Episode Details

I walked in… and there was a man already inside my mom’s computer.

This wasn’t a “maybe scam.”
It was happening in real time.

And if I hadn’t walked in when I did… this could have gone very differently.

In this episode, I’m sharing exactly what happened, what we saw, and the immediate steps we took to stop it.

Because this is not a rare situation.
This is happening to smart, capable parents every single day.

And as the daughter who’s stepping in more… you need to know what to do when it happens.

 

🎧 IN THIS EPISODE

✔️ The moment I realized something was wrong

✔️ What the scam actually looked like on her computer

✔️ How quickly things escalated

✔️ The exact steps we took to shut it down

✔️ What I would do differently knowing what I know now

 

Why this matters:

This has nothing to do with how smart someone is.
Scammers are looking for people who are kind, trusting, and trying to do the right thing.

And many of our parents fall right into that category.

This episode will help you be prepared so you’re not figuring it out in the moment.

 

Need Help Thinking Through Your Parent’s Situation?

If you’re starting to step in more with your aging parent and feeling unsure what to focus on, I offer a limited number of 60-minute Parent Clarity Sessions.

This is a focused session where we can talk through your situation and help you get clear on what matters most right now, so you can feel less overwhelmed and move forward with a plan.

👉Schedule A Parent Clarity Session

 

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