Senior Scam Help in San Diego
Scam calls, texts and emails are getting harder to spot. Wait, Check First gives San Diego seniors patient, one-on-one help in plain, simple language, so you know what to look for and exactly what to do.
What a session looks like
It works like a private class, built around your own phone, email and accounts. It’s also for anyone who has already been scammed and wants to feel safe again.
One two-hour, one-on-one session, tailored to your needs. Family members are welcome. We go at your pace and make time for your questions. If you need a little more time, we offer up to one additional hour at no extra charge.
Part 1: Scam Education
Learn about the many types of scams and fraud that target seniors: what they are, how they work, and the warning signs to watch for.
Part 2: Interactive Training
Practice realistic scam scenarios to build confidence in spotting warning signs, pausing to verify, and responding safely.
Part 3: Personalized Action Plan
Get a plan and checklists with clear steps to follow if you’re targeted, including contact information for authorities, banks and credit card companies.
Optional add-on: hands-on help with device settings, passwords and account security, for an additional fee. Pricing and scope are discussed before you book.
Scams we help you recognize
- Callers pretending to be your bank, Medicare, Social Security, the IRS or the police
- “Grandchild in trouble” and other family emergency calls
- Fake tech support, pop-up warnings and requests for remote access to your computer
- Suspicious texts and emails with links, fake delivery notices and prize or lottery claims
- Romance, investment and home repair scams
Why families trust us
- Veteran-founded and locally owned in San Diego
- Background in cybersecurity and computer engineering
- Started after an older family friend became a victim of fraud and couldn’t find personal, hands-on help
- One-on-one support, plain language, and a personal plan you can keep
Talk to us before you pay, click or share anything
Call for the fastest response, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Serving San Diego County.
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- How to protect an elderly parent
- Online scam course for seniors
- The grandparent scam
- Tech support and pop-up scams
- Asked to pay with gift cards?
- Medicare, Social Security and IRS scam calls
- Romance scams
- Investment scams targeting retirees
- Fake bank fraud department calls
- Online shopping scams
- Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin ATM scams