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I Gave My Bank Account Number to a Scammer: What to Do Right Now
By Chris Clark, founder of Senior Tech Cafe “I gave my bank account number to a scammer.” If that’s you, call your bank’s fraud department first, using the number on the back of your card or on your statement. An…
Did My Netflix Expire? Spotting Phony Subscription Renewal Emails
Picture this: It’s 7:00 PM. You’ve just microwaved a pristine bag of popcorn, settled into your favorite armchair, and mentally prepared to watch four consecutive episodes of a British baking competition. But before you can grab the remote, your tablet…
Does Social Security Call You? How to Tell the Real Government From the Phonies
By Chris Clark, founder of Senior Tech Cafe Does Social Security call you? Sometimes, yes. Social Security does call people it already has business with, such as someone who recently applied for benefits. What it never does is call out…
When Love Asks for Money: Common Excuses in Online Romance Scams (and How to Say No)
You finally met someone wonderful online. They are charming, they appreciate your witty banter, and they actually ask about your day. They don’t even mind that your dog snores louder than a freight train. For a few weeks, everything is…
I Clicked on a Phishing Link: What to Do Now
By Chris Clark, founder of Senior Tech Cafe If you clicked on a phishing link, start here. A single click rarely empties a bank account or takes over a computer, and what you do in the next few minutes matters…
Smart Home Privacy Settings for Seniors: 5 Steps
By Chris Clark, founder of Senior Tech Cafe Smart Home Privacy Settings Smart home privacy settings decide which of your devices can listen, record, watch, keep what they collect, and pass it to another company. Start by walking through the…
Stopping the Snoops: How to Opt Out of Targeted Advertising on Social Media & Websites
Have you ever mentioned out loud that your knees are aching, and five minutes later, your phone shows you an ad for a magical copper knee brace? It feels like the internet is hiding in your living room bushes, taking…
Your Digital Cloak: Choosing the Best VPN for Seniors (And Why You Might Need One)
By Chris Clark, founder of Senior Tech Cafe The best VPN for seniors is one you’ll actually use: a single big Connect button, an app that runs on the devices you already own, real people to ask when something goes…
The Truth About ‘Free’ Apps: Understanding What Information They REALLY Collect
You’re sitting in your favorite armchair, sipping coffee, and you decide it’s time to download a free Solitaire app to keep your brain sharp. You click “Install,” and suddenly, the app is asking for permission to access your location, your…
Stop Sneaky Apps: How to Turn Off Background Location Tracking on Your Smartphone
By Chris Clark, founder of Senior Tech Cafe Background location is a phone permission that lets an app check where you are even when you’re not using it, and most apps don’t need it. To turn it off, change each…
