BBB southern Alberta marks seniors day with fraud warning
The Better Business Bureau is urging families to stay involved as seniors face growing fraud risks, including scams that increasingly use artificial intelligence.
Why it matters
Older Albertans and their families can use these free resources to better protect against growing AI-driven fraud schemes.
The Better Business Bureau of Southern Alberta and East Kootenay recognized the International Day of Older Persons on Thursday by highlighting its work supporting seniors in the region. CEO Mary O'Sullivan-Andersen said the organization partners with several agencies that advocate for older residents.
O'Sullivan-Andersen noted the BBB offers free services to seniors, including education on financial fraud and identity theft. She said seniors are more likely than other age groups to be targeted by fraud, and artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in these scams.
The bureau is encouraging family members to stay involved in their older relatives' lives and to help educate them about not sharing personal information online or over the phone. Residents can learn more about specific scams or report one through the Scam Tracker tool on the BBB's website.
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