New Chapter: Security for Seniors Club

We’re thrilled to announce the Security for Seniors Club, a friendly, no-cost community where we’ll learn together, share real-world safety tips, and practice skills live. The Club will open by the end of this year, with our first virtual meeting in January. Expect short demos, Q&A, and easy worksheets you can do at your own pace.

Call to action: Please tell your friends about the upcoming Club and invite them to join this newsletter so they’ll get the meeting details and sign-up link as soon as it’s ready. The Club is free to join.

November Focus: Password Managers

Passwords are the keys to your digital front door. A password manager creates and remembers strong, unique passwords for every site—so you don’t have to.

If you already use one:

• Turn on biometric unlock (Face ID / Touch ID / fingerprint) for convenience + security.
• Run your manager’s security checkup to find weak or reused passwords.
• Make sure 2-step verification is on for your important accounts (email, bank).

If you’re not using one yet:
Start with the tools you already have:

• Apple Passwords  (built into iPhone, iPad, and Mac)
• Google Password Manager (built into Android and Chrome)
  These are free, secure, and easy to start. In January’s Club meeting, we’ll walk through setup and best practices for both.

Tip of the Month:

The best password manager is the one you’ll actually use.
Add your top 5 accounts first (email, phone carrier, bank, Amazon, Apple/Google). That single step cuts the biggest risks.

Scam of the Month: “Impostor Alerts” & Medicare Open-Enrollment Traps

What’s new and nasty right now? Two things seniors are reporting:

1. Impostor “security alerts” — Scamm       ers pose as banks, brokerages, or government agencies and push urgent warnings (“fraud detected,” “account locked”). The FTC reports these scams are increasingly draining life savings, sometimes pushing people to move money to “safe” accounts the crooks control. If an alert demands urgency or secrecy, that’s a red flag. Federal Trade Commission

How to handle it:

• Don’t click links. Call the company using a number on your card or their official site.
• Never move money “to protect it.” Real banks don’t ask you to do that.

1. Medicare Open-Enrollment scams — October 15–December 7 brings impostor calls, messages, and “helpful” links asking for your Medicare number or personal data. The FTC is warning consumers to be extra cautious during this window. Consumer Advice

How to handle it:

• Hang up on unsolicited calls and call 1-800-MEDICARE yourself.
• Compare plans using trusted sources; avoid links from texts/emails you didn’t request.
• Never pay to “unlock” Medicare benefits—enrollment help is free. Consumer Advice

Remember, you’re never alone online.

Our free Security Assistant for Seniors is always available to help you stay safe.
It’s an easy-to-use chat tool built just for older adults — no tech jargon, no sales pitch, and always private.
You can ask questions about passwords, scams, or anything that feels suspicious, and it will walk you through the right steps.
Think of it as your friendly digital helper that’s always on duty to keep you secure.

Share this with a friend: One conversation can prevent a costly mistake.

Coming Up

• December Preview: Recognizing online scams before they happen (with real examples).
• January Club Meeting: Live walk-throughs of Apple iCloud Keychain and Google Password Manager, Q&A, and a printable checklist.

*Thank you for being part of Security for Seniors — together, we’re making the internet a safer place for everyone.*