Protect Yourself from AI-Powered Scams
The practical guide for adults 60+ navigating the new world of AI safely.
Adults 60+ lost $7.7 billion to scams in 2025 alone—a 37% increase from 2024, with over 201,000 victims reporting losses to the FBI IC3.FBI IC3 2025 Data / AARP: Older Adults Hit Hard by Fraud in 2025
The scams have changed. The playbook is new.
AI voice cloning
A few seconds of audio is enough to fake a loved one's voice on a panicked phone call.
Deepfake video calls
Scammers now generate convincing video of people you trust to pressure you in real time.
AI-written phishing
Flawless, personalized emails have replaced the clumsy scam messages of the past.
These scams are sophisticated, but they are beatable.
Six chapters, one clear path
From understanding today's scams to knowing exactly what to do if one lands in your inbox—here is what you will read.
- 1
The New Face of Scams
How AI voice cloning, deepfakes, and machine-written phishing actually work, in plain language.
- 2
Spot It Before You Answer
Simple checks to catch a fake call, email, or text before it costs you anything.
- 3
Lock Down Your Life in 15 Minutes
A step-by-step routine to secure your accounts, phone, and personal information.
- 4
AI That Works For You
The helpful side of AI, and how to use it safely to make everyday tasks easier.
- 5
The Family Conversation
How to talk with kids, grandkids, and friends about staying safe, without the lectures.
- 6
If It Happens To You
Exactly what to do, who to call, and how to recover if you are ever targeted.
What you will learn
Spot AI-generated scam calls before you pick up
Lock down your personal information in 15 minutes
Use AI tools that actually make your life easier
Have the safety conversation with your family
Everything you get with the book
The book anchors a complete toolkit—free resources on this site expand and update alongside it.
The book
Six focused chapters, 200+ pages of plain-language guidance.
93-term AI safety glossary
Every term in the book explained without jargon, always free online.
Safety toolkit
Call decision guide, family code word card, password checker, printable checklists.
Growing article library
New deep-dives on the latest AI scams as they emerge—added regularly.
Why this guide is different
Most advice for older adults is either outdated or condescending. Here is how Scam-Proof Senior compares.
Who this is for
For you
You are smart, capable, and done being talked down to. This is a clear, respectful guide to staying in control as technology changes around you.
For someone you love
Worried about a parent or grandparent? Give them a tool that empowers instead of lectures, and start the safety conversation together.
Give it as a giftQuestions people ask before buying
How can I tell if a voice message from a family member is real or AI-generated?
If someone calls claiming to be my grandchild, what questions should I ask to verify it's really them?
Can AI chatbots actually impersonate my bank or the IRS?
How do scammers use AI to predict what passwords I might use?
More questions? Read the full FAQ
About the author
Kenji Hobbs has spent nearly a decade working in senior living communities, helping older adults adopt new technology with confidence. Scam-Proof Senior distills that hands-on experience into a plain-language guide anyone can follow.
Read the full storyStay safe. Stay sharp. Stay you.
Everything you need to outsmart the new generation of scams, in one practical book.