Elderly Digital Resilience in Responding to Online Fraud

Abstract

Digital fraud is one type of crime that is constantly on the rise in cyberspace across many platforms. Anyone of any age can become a victim. The pre-elderly and elderly age groups were shown to be especially susceptible to digital fraud, according to research conducted in February-June 2022. Typically, victims of digital fraud either take no action or are unsure of what to do. This research aimed to provide an overview of the digital resilience of elderly in Kendari City in facing fraud crimes in cyberspace. This type of research is descriptive research with mixed methods, combining surveys and interviews to collect data. The research subjects were elderly and pre-elderly who had taken digital literacy training. The research results showed that some elderly had online resilience, shown by their self-efficacy and confidence in being able to face online fraud by providing active and proactive responses. Active responses include deleting messages, blocking message senders, and reporting, while proactive responses include communication and education.