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Wade Yarbrough
Digital Literacy
What is Vishing? And How to Protect Yourself from It
Learn how to protect yourself from vishing, a deceptive phone scam tactic, by being skeptical of unsolicited calls, safeguarding your personal information, and staying informed about cyber threats.
Feb 8, 2024
4
min read
Digital Literacy
Beware of Smishing: How Older Adults Can Stay Safe from Text Scams
Learn how to identify and protect yourself from smishing, a cunning text message scam, by staying vigilant, verifying sources, and adopting secure online practices to safeguard your personal and financial information in the digital age.
Feb 8, 2024
4
min read
Digital Literacy
Top 5 Common Ways Scammers Target You Online
Empower yourself with the knowledge to navigate the digital world safely with our guide on avoiding common online scams, ensuring peace of mind in your online interactions.
Feb 7, 2024
3
min read
Security & Fraud
AI Scam Alert: Your Essential Checklist for Spotting Frauds
A handy, printable checklist with key points to help identify potential AI scams.
Jan 29, 2024
min read
Security & Fraud
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Stay Vigilant: Understanding and Preventing the Grandparent Scam
Safeguarding Grandparents from Emotional and Financial Exploitation
Jan 28, 2024
min read
Security & Fraud
Pioneering the Fight Against AI Scams: GetSetUp Leads the Way for Older Adults
Leading the Way: GetSetUp Empowers Older Adults to Stay Ahead of AI Scams
Jan 26, 2024
3
min read
Security & Fraud
Voter's Guide to Detecting Deepfakes in Elections
As we get ready for the next election, it's key to be on the lookout for deepfakes. These are very realistic videos made with advanced technology, but they might not be showing the truth. To help you identify these deepfakes, here's a simple 8 -point checklist:
Jan 25, 2024
min read
Security & Fraud
Voice Trap: A Guide for Guarding Against AI Voice Scams
In an age where technology is rapidly advancing, it's important to stay informed about potential scams, especially those involving artificial intelligence (AI). AI voice scams are a growing concern, particularly for older adults. This guide aims to help you recognize and protect yourself from these scams.
Jan 18, 2024
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About our Guide
Wade Yarbrough
Wade has a doctorate degree in psychology from West Virginia University. He also started working with computers in the 70s when you needed punched cards and the programming languages were FORTRAN and COBOL. For most of his career, he installed and supported healthcare information systems at facilities including the University of New Mexico Hospital, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and MD Anderson Cancer Center. One of his passions was seeing the “lights come on” while training users on the software and helping them solve problems using the software. In 2014 he decided to shift his career, but not his passion. He found new ways to continue training people to be more productive and solve their problems. Now he teaches psychology at a local community college and trains seniors on technology for GetSetup. In his free time, Wade enjoys bicycle rides and walks in the park with his wife, Michelle, and their Bichon dog, Elsa Marie. One fun fact about Wade is that he plays the banjo
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