Serving Livermore, Pleasanton & the Tri-Valley
Friendly, hands-on workshops that help older adults and their families recognize scams, including new AI voice-clone and fake-video tricks, and know exactly what to do.
Developed in conversation with local law enforcement.
Scammers target older adults because they are trusting, polite and often have savings. New AI tools make scams more convincing than ever.
lost to fraud by Americans age 60 and older in 2025, up 59% from 2024.
FBI IC3 2025 ReportCalifornia ranks first in the nation: $1.4 billion lost by residents 60+ in 2025.
FBI IC3 2025 California Reportaverage loss per complaint from people 60+. Over 12,400 people lost more than $100,000.
FBI IC3 2025 Reportlost by older adults to AI-related scams such as cloned voices and fake videos.
FBI IC3 2025 Reportfraud reports from people 60+ to the FTC in 2025, with losses over $3 billion.
FTC, Protecting Older Consumers 2025–2026fraud scams reported to Livermore Police 2023–2025, nearly half from people 58 and older.
Pleasanton Weekly, May 2026A short call to learn about your residents or group and pick a date.
A friendly session with real examples, including hearing what a cloned voice sounds like.
Attendees practice spotting fake texts, calls and emails. Questions are always welcome.
Everyone leaves with a large-print guide and the numbers to call for help.
If you spot any of these warning signs, stop. Hang up. Talk to someone you trust.
A call that sounds exactly like a grandchild in trouble, asking for money fast and to keep it secret. AI can copy a voice from a short clip.
Do: Hang up and call your family member directly. Use a family safe word.
A loud warning on your screen says your computer is infected and to call a number. Older adults lost over $1 billion to these in 2025.[FBI]
Do: Never call the number. Close the browser or restart.
Someone claiming to be the IRS, Social Security, Medicare or police says you owe money or face arrest.
Do: Government agencies do not demand gift cards, crypto or wire transfers.
A kind new friend online who never meets in person and eventually needs money for an emergency or travel.
Do: Never send money to someone you haven’t met face to face.
Promises of guaranteed, fast profits, often in cryptocurrency or gold. The biggest source of losses for people 60+.[FBI]
Do: Talk to your bank or a trusted family member before investing.
Messages about a package, a bank problem or an unpaid toll, with a link to click. The most-reported scam type for people 60+.[FBI]
Do: Don’t click. Go to the official website or app yourself.
Silver Shield AI was founded by Mohammad Homayoon to help older adults in the Tri-Valley feel safe and confident with technology.
Local police and community groups already offer valuable scam-awareness talks. Silver Shield AI goes a step further, with hands-on practice and deeper training on the newest AI-powered scams, designed to work alongside those efforts.
Developed in conversation with local law enforcement.
You are not alone, and it is not your fault. Act quickly. Print our free wallet card to keep these numbers handy.
Call the number on the back of your card right away to stop or reverse payments.
AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline:
877-908-3360
Monday–Friday, 8am–8pm Eastern. AARP
Report to the FBI at ic3.gov and to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Also call your local police non-emergency line. In an emergency, call 911.
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