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Online safety impacts seniors significantly with $16.6 billion lost to scams last year, a 33% increase, with those 60+ experiencing a 43% rise in losses and an average of $34,000 lost per identity theft victim. The true numbers are likely higher as many seniors don't report fraud due to embarrassment or shame.• Use strong, unique passwords and consider password managers like 1Password or Bitwarden• Never click links or attachments in emails, even if they appear to come from legitimate sources• Be cautious about what you share online and avoid opening forwarded content• Shop only on secure websites (look for HTTPS in the URL)• Be wary of communications claiming to be from Medicare, government agencies, or financial in ...
