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[quote=Anonymous][b]I am shocked that there are so many elderly neighbors like mine! My neighbor wants us to bring groceries, stuff from Home Depot, etc. When we suggested she could order online, she said she is afraid of hackers on the internet, so she would rather have us shop for her. We have plenty of extra time and gas for that![/quote]

OP here I LOLed at this. Yes, mom refuses to order online too for the same reason. It's not a completely unreasonable fear, but you take the risk so you don't advantage of neighbors.[/quote][/b]

It's really not that funny when you look at it from an older person's perspective. The number one group of people targeted for scams are the elderly.

For many, computers and ordering on-line is something they simply may not have the skill sets for. Especially those who did not work with computers during their lifetimes or have tried, unsuccessfully, and did not know how to troubleshoot when things went awry.  Add in the fact they may have some eyesight trouble, agility issues (with typing) and anxiety that they may make a wrong move while on-line and have their entire identity and income stolen from them.

If you have a neighbor who is relying on you too much I suggest researching some elder resources within your community who have people who are willing to do so. Provide the organizations and their phone numbers on a piece of paper and give to your neighbor.  Simply tell them there are many caring people at these organizations who will shop, deliver food, provide rides, etc.  Tell them you have a demanding and busy life and unfortunately won't be able to help them out as you have done in the past.  Most of them have lived long enough to get the hint. [/quote]

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