OhanaSecure Senior Guide

Senior Safety Checklist

6 steps designed for clarity — walk through these with a family member.

1. Step 1

   Enable call screening

   Turn on 'Silence Unknown Callers' on iPhone (Settings → Phone) or Android (Phone app → Settings). Robocallers and scammers rely on cold calls — this removes most of them automatically.
2. Step 2

   Create a trusted contact list

   Write down 3–5 people who can be called to verify anything suspicious. Rule: never send gift cards, wire money, or give account access without first calling someone on this list.
3. Step 3

   Enable MFA on email

   Email is the recovery key for everything. Install Authy (free, authy.com) and enable two-factor on Gmail or Outlook. Use the app, not SMS. 📄 Authy Setup Guide →
4. Step 4

   Review bank statements monthly

   Set a recurring monthly calendar reminder to scan statements for unfamiliar charges. Scammers often start small ($9–$19) to test before escalating.
5. Step 5

   Run a free data broker scan

   Visit optery.com for a free scan to see what personal information is publicly listed about you. This is what scammers use to sound credible on the phone. 📄 Optery Setup Guide →
6. Step 6

   Set up passkeys where available

   Google and Apple now support passkeys — a more secure alternative to passwords that can't be phished. Enable in Google Account settings or Apple ID settings.

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