Ep. 118 - Understanding Online Scams for Older Adults in the Digital Age

Fred Simpson, a retired construction worker and author of 'Cyber Time' under the name of Jameson Lyon, shares his journey of grief after losing his wife and how it led him to explore social media, where he encountered various online scams. He discusses the types of scams targeting vulnerable adults, particularly romance and investment scams, and emphasizes the importance of online safety. Fred also details his experience writing his book, which provides tools to help others recognize and avoid scams.

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Keywords

online scams, vulnerable adults, social media, grief, cybersecurity, Fred Simpson, Jameson Lyon, Cyber Time, personal stories, online safety, romance scams, podcast, construction

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Fred Simpson and His Journey

02:42 The Impact of Grief and Social Media

05:43 Encountering Scams: A Personal Experience

09:20 Types of Scams Targeting Vulnerable Adults

14:27 Writing 'Cyber Time': The Process and Insights

18:42 Understanding Scammers' Tactics

21:06 Online Safety for Older Adults

24:46 The Illusion of Harmless Apps

26:13 Unplugging as a Healing Process

29:31 Final Advice and Book Promotion

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