How To Protect Senior Citizens From Cybercrimes | Tips And Resources

With the increasing use of the internet, cybercrimes have become commonplace and senior citizens the common victims. Here’s how to protect them.

Educate

Senior citizens might not know the risks of sharing confidential information with strangers. Educating them is the first step to making them vigilant.

Give examples

Give elders examples of possible frauds – sharing OTP, CVV, card details, account number, clicking on suspicious links, etc. 

Open communication

Encourage your elders to talk about finances. Make them comfortable to ask questions and resolve their queries so that they gain confidence.

Install firewalls

Install anti-malware software on senior citizens’ devices. This will check for suspected and fraudulent links and act as the first line of defence. 

Reporting a fraud

Teach seniors about the course of action against suspected fraud. Informing the police, blocking their accounts, etc. can help prevent losses.

Get a safe banking experience with IDFC FIRST Bank. Stay vigilant to avoid frauds and open a rewarding savings account for good interest income. Apply now!