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Re:Ask HN: How do I make sure my non-technical parents are s... by nitwit005 on Sunday May 26, 2019 @02:28PM (#20016527)
Based on my father and grandmother's interactions, suggesting they call if ever in doubt can be a big help. What saved her from the fake Microsoft support scam was her calling him to ask if she should go to someone cheaper to help with the non-existant issue.

Offering to do her taxes prevented some other scam. Although that did require flying out annually due to being so disorganized.

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Re:Ask HN: How do I make sure my non-technical parents are s... by erklik on Sunday May 26, 2019 @10:18PM (#20018940)
> Based on my father and grandmother's interactions, suggesting they call if ever in doubt can be a big help.

However, do understand, that this can lead to the opposite effect of constantly calling on every little thing leading to them becoming even more dependent on you.

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Re:Ask HN: How do I make sure my non-technical parents are s... by adrianN on Monday May 27, 2019 @02:18AM (#20019839)
Better dependent on you than losing their life savings to a scammer.
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