Scam-Proof Senior: Your Guide to AI Safety and Digital Smarts

Adults over 60 lost $7.7 billion to scams in 2024, and AI is making these schemes harder to spot than ever. Voice cloning, deepfake video calls, AI-written phishing emails, and romance scams powered by artificial intelligence are targeting seniors at an unprecedented scale. This book gives you the tools to fight back. Written in plain language by a senior living industry expert with nearly a decade of experience, Scam-Proof Senior walks you through exactly how these scams work, how to recognize them, and how to shut them down before they cost you a dime.

You will learn how to spot an AI-generated scam call before you engage, lock down your personal information in 15 minutes, set up two-factor authentication step by step, use AI tools that actually make your life easier, and have the safety conversation with your family. Every chapter works as both a sequential read and a standalone reference you can return to whenever you need it. The book includes a tear-out safety checklist, a 93-term glossary written in everyday language, and real-world examples drawn from the kinds of scams happening right now.

Whether you are protecting yourself or looking out for a parent, grandparent, or loved one, this guide meets you where you are. No tech jargon. No fear tactics. Just clear, practical steps to stay safe, stay sharp, and stay you.