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Personal experiences with tech-related scams and concerns for elderly relatives

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Council Member Yusef Salaam and Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez share personal experiences with tech-related scams, highlighting the vulnerability of elderly individuals to such frauds. They discuss how even tech-savvy individuals can fall victim to sophisticated scams.

  • Salaam mentions his mother's difficulty with smartphone pop-ups and scams
  • Cortés-Vázquez shares how her tech-savvy mother's computer was compromised by a scammer
  • The discussion emphasizes the need for awareness and education about evolving scam tactics