In 2023, some 15,000 financial frauds took place every day in Mexico, with nearly 15% of the population getting scammed. As the Internet continues to become a more prominent part of our lives, online scams are growing in popularity, and older adults face unique risks.
While Internet coverage has expanded significantly in Mexico, “older adults have largely been left behind, without adequate training to use these digital tools safely and effectively,” explains Jeffry Fernandez, president of the Internet Society Mexico Chapter. “They may not recognize tactics like social engineering used by criminals to exploit them.”
For older adults, navigating the Internet can feel overwhelming. To help them build knowledge, skills, and confidence, our Mexico chapter organized a series of short courses.
