October 23, 2024

Armao on the Brink: Elder Scams

Rosemary Armao speaks with Gino Cortesi, a softwear designer and student of AI. Scams preying on the vulnerable and elderly are on the rise and according to Cortesi, they are likely to get more sophisticated and hard to resist. Also on is, Suzanne Mateo. She is trying to get past shame and embarrassment to warn others as she tells a horrific story about being swindled out of her retirement savings. It happened this summer shortly after she was widowed and retired from a long career as a nurse and hospital administrator.

Bios:
Suzanne Mateo of Milan, NY, was a nurse and hospital administrator for more than 30 years in a variety of health care settings. She served as vice president for Patient Care Services at Putnam Hospital after a diverse career including stints as a educational administrator and family therapist.

Gino Cortesi of Boston is now retired after a career in softwear engineering centered on design for easier user experiences, a field in which he hold all or part of seven patents. He is fascinated by the development of AI and its impact on society, including its implication for hacking.

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