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New Year, New Scams: Amazon Phishing, Pop-Up Scams & Digital Trust

14 min · 29. tammi 2026
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January is high season for scams—and older adults are often the most targeted and the least protected. In our latest Safe & Sound episode, we discuss: 🔐 The rise of Amazon “Update Your Account” phishing scams ⚠️ Tech support pop-ups that trick seniors into giving remote access 🧠 The mindset scammers exploit—and how to counter it As cybercriminals become more sophisticated, solutions designed for seniors—not retrofitted—are essential to maintaining independence, dignity, and safety in a digital-first world.

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