Module 6, Page 2 – Supporting our seniors: what to do if a loved one is at risk of an online fraud?

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Welcome to this special module.

This course is for anyone who cares about an older adult.

It could be your parent, your neighbor, or a member of your community.

Older adults are often targeted by online scams.

But with a little guidance and support, you can help protect them.

Lets see how, together.

The national picture. These scams are part of a much bigger story. In 2025, Americans 60 and older reported losing $7.748 billion to online fraud across 201,266 victims. Read Stolen Trust, our 2026 special study that maps the full elder-fraud landscape, with five years of FBI data and one practical plan to fix it.