The lockdown and quarantine measures imposed in the Philippines in recent months due to the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in more people working from home over the Internet and/or conducting transactions online.

Lawless elements appear to have taken advantage of the situation, as shown by an increase in online scams and various kinds of cybercrime, reported by several Philippines news outlets. Senior citizens are especially vulnerable targets of online fraud.

As part of the push for digital literacy for the elderly, the Techie Seniors community members continually receive reminders on how to spot online scams.