If you’re a senior living in Lethbridge, Coaldale, or anywhere across Southern Alberta, you’ve likely heard the horror stories. A neighbour loses thousands to a fake Microsoft call. A friend’s computer gets locked by ransomware. A family member nearly gives away their banking information to a convincing scammer.

The truth is, computer scams targeting seniors have exploded across our region, and traditional antivirus software isn’t enough anymore. As someone who’s provided computer scam help in Lethbridge for over a decade, I’ve seen firsthand how these criminals operate – and more importantly, how to stop them.