Don't Get Trapped! Here's a Smart Way to Protect Your Parents from Digital Scams

Kapanlagi.com - Having parents who are not very familiar with the digital world can indeed be a bit worrying. This is because they can become easy targets for cybercriminals out there. Their lack of knowledge about current technology is seen as a factor that makes it easy for bad actors to carry out their malicious actions against the elderly.

If you want your beloved parents to avoid online traps lurking in the digital world, make sure to take the following effective steps. What are they, you ask?

1. Educating Parents About the Dangers of Cybercrime That Can Be Harmful

Don't hesitate to educate your parents about the threats of cybercrime that could be lurking around them. Explain in detail the various types of dangerous online scams, such as fake links, suspicious invitations, and fraudulent websites. Also, add explanations about the potential impacts that can occur and real-life examples to enhance their awareness.

Teach them the importance of verifying any information received before taking action, such as transferring money or providing personal data. By taking this step, you can help protect your beloved parents from the potential harms of online scams.

2. Teach and Monitor Parents When Playing with Gadgets

You should know that parents actually have a very high sense of curiosity. Therefore, teach them how to use gadgets properly and according to their daily needs.

In addition, help them recognize various potential dangers in the online world, including how to avoid suspicious links or identify fake applications. Don't forget to monitor their activities occasionally, so you can ensure they remain safe from digital fraud risks.

3. Enable Two-Factor Authentication on Their Smartphone

If you decide to give a smartphone to your parents, make sure their device security is guaranteed by enabling two-factor authentication. This feature provides extra protection, ensuring that only they can access important accounts even in the event of a password theft attempt.

Enable this two-factor security on their social media accounts, banking apps, and email to keep personal data safe from cyber threats. Although considered simple, this step can indeed provide peace of mind while protecting your beloved parents from online fraud risks.

Well, those are some tips that can be applied to prevent fraud against parents. Various types of online fraud must be watched out for, including the modus operandi of fake advertising scams offering physical cards from DANA. This is clearly a scam, as DANA has never issued physical card products for its users. That's why scams like this must definitely be watched out for, to prevent yourself and, of course, your parents from getting trapped in them.

As a preventive measure, you and your parents can use tips from DANA through the #AwasJebakanBadman campaign. Among them are monitoring, confirming, and reporting if you find any suspicious online activity. What are these steps like?

Monitor
The most important thing to remember is that DANA never issues physical cards. So if someone contacts you and offers to register with the promise of a promotion or something else, don’t be tempted right away because it’s definitely a scam.

Confirm
To be more certain, you can also copy & paste the number, link, or social media that contacted you into the DANA Protection feature. You can then check its authenticity, whether the source is really from DANA or not.

Report
After monitoring and confirming, the next step you need to take is to report the scammer who contacted you. You can send a report through the DANA Protection feature. You will then be directly connected to services from Kominfo.

To reduce the risk of falling victim to online scams, you and your parents can also understand the following information:

- Do not download & install the DANA application from links shared in instant messaging groups, such as WhatsApp, Telegram & others.
- Always keep your PIN & OTP Code confidential, never share it with anyone including DANA.
- Immediately change your PIN if you accidentally clicked on an unclear link, or accidentally shared your PIN & OTP Code.
- The official DANA social media accounts are the only ones with a blue checkmark. Don’t be fooled by similar accounts.

Always prioritize your own safety and that of your parents when engaging in digital activities! Also, download the DANA application for safe and convenient online transactions!

(kpl/glo)