Protecting other people

Especially older relatives.

How to help

Talk about specific scams rather than warning in general, agree that nobody will ever be judged for asking, and set up a rule that money decisions wait a day.

Banks can add extra checks on an account by request.
Shame keeps victims silent, which lets the loss grow.

Warning signs

Secrecy about a new friend, unusual withdrawals, new software on a computer, or unexplained payments to unfamiliar names.