Elderly family members are disproportionately targeted by online scams with losses exceeding $3 billion annually. Most prevalent threats: Tech support scams, IRS/social security scams, grandparent scams, and romance scams. Protective recommendations: Install reputable security software and set auto-renew. Use an ad blocker to prevent fake virus warnings. Set up domain filtering. Create a dedicated email for financial accounts. Enable 2FA with authenticator app. Create a family code word for identity verification. Schedule regular tech check-ins. Most importantly: tell seniors that legitimate organizations never demand payment via gift cards, wire transfer, or cryptocurrency.