Safe & Sound

Scammers are getting smarter—but so are we. In this eye-opening episode, GrandPad CEO Scott Lien sits down with Director of Security & Privacy Derrick Barksdale, who shares a firsthand account of a convincing bank text scam.🛑 Hear how a simple “NO” reply turned into a full-blown scam attempt.🛡 Learn practical steps to protect yourself and your loved ones.💬 Discover how GrandPad is helping prevent fraud with features like a closed Circle of Trust and secure browsing.

In today’s challenging economic climate, job opportunity scams are becoming more sophisticated—and more common.In this episode of GrandPad’s Safe & Sound podcast, we hear from a brave guest who shares her personal experience with a convincing job scam. From high-paying offers to fake HR videos and Bitcoin payments, scammers are going to great lengths to deceive.This episode breaks down how these scams work, red flags to watch for, and what to do if you or someone you love is targeted.

Tax season is here, and so are the scammers. Did you know that older adults are prime targets for tax scams, with fraudsters using AI-powered calls, fake IRS emails, and urgent threats to steal money and personal information?

In this episode of Safe & Sound, GrandPad CEO Scott Lien breaks down the most common tax scams, how to spot red flags, and how to stay protected.

This episode focuses on bank scams—how scammers are evolving their tactics and what you can do to protect yourself.

Hear some practical tips and straightforward strategies that anyone can use to stay safe online, including how to stay safe while shopping online during the busy holiday season.

In this episode, we're diving into a critical topic that could affect many older adults—healthcare scams, specifically around Medicare or Healthcare.gov Open Enrollment.

Learn more about how to stay vigilant against these types of scams.

With the election cycle in full swing, political scams usually increase around election seasons, and they come in different forms. Scammers may pose as political campaigners or government officials, using phone calls, emails, or even social media to target older adults. Learn more about how to stay vigilant against these types of scams.

The pig butchering scam is called that because it involves “fattening up” the victim, or earning trust over many months, before scamming them out of thousands of dollars. Scams like this will continue to evolve and we will be here to help you stay ahead of it.

Let's dive deeper into how to keep seniors safe from scams with Scott Lien, CEO and co-founder of GrandPad. 

What are the common scams to watch out for targeting older adults? This episode provides practical tips and advice for spotting scams and how to stay ahead of them. 

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Safe and Sound is a cyber security podcast focused on seniors and keeping them safe in a technology driven world. Episode 1 focuses on how to protect seniors from cyber criminals and common scams that target loved ones.

The podcast features Scott Lien, Co-founder and CEO of GrandPad.