Issue Description
Children and seniors are often targeted by scams and deceptive pop-ups.
Common Causes
- Lack of scam awareness
- Admin privileges on daily-use accounts
- Unsafe browsing habits
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Use Standard User Accounts
- System Settings → Users & Groups
- Set daily account as Standard, not Admin
Step 2: Enable Screen Time Restrictions
- System Settings → Screen Time
- Enable app, website, and content restrictions
Step 3: Lock Down Browsers
- Use Safari
- Enable fraud warnings
- Disable notifications from websites
Step 4: Enable Automatic Updates
- Ensure macOS and security updates install automatically
Explore Further
- Set up remote assistance with trusted family member
Prevention & Best Practices
Teach users that pop-ups and phone calls are scams.