system
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human
ELI5: Why are the elderly so susceptible to scams which are incredibly obvious to younger people?

I get that some of it is technology, but in general, why do old people seem to be more likely to believe an appeal of "something for nothing"?
gpt
You mean like student loans and college?

I keed. 

Everyone is susceptible. We probably only hear about it more in regards to the elderly 1) because it's sad, 2) grifters know they have money, 3) the elderly might just want someone to talk to, and 4) your mental faculties wane as you age.