DeepCover Game Helps Seniors Fight Scams and Unreliable Information
The recently quoted in an article explaining how older Americans are increasingly being targeted by unreliable information and scams, especially regarding health and finances.
The article details how people fall for false medical claims, such as miracle cures or unproven treatments, while others are tricked into giving away money through fraudulent schemes. Even those who don't use social media much are exposed to misleading information through emails, texts, TV, and word-of-mouth.
To combat this misinformation, organizations like , which began life as a CII project, are developing tools to educate and protect seniors. One such effort is , DART’s mobile game that is designed to teach online safety in a fun and engaging way.
"‘It's got a narrative woven through the story that where you have potential victims of particular types of scams, and you're solving puzzles, to uncover the plot and save the day,’ said Cynthia Stewart, the program director of the Buffalo center….Stewart knows that not everyone will play the game, but if everyone who gives it a whirl then helps friends and neighbors to be more aware, then -- just like a real secret agent -- they're ‘helping protect the community,’ she said.”
You can download DeepCover free for or .
