Cyber Crime and its Impact on Elderly – A Sociological Analysis about the Digital Scam against Elderly

Abstract

Back Ground of Study: 
The elderly are considered one of the revered groups in our community. The contribution of the elderly to society is innumerable in terms of moral values, etiquette, disciplined life, and so on. The disintegration of the joint family system, establishment of the nuclear family, migration of children, and the ideology of individualism are factors that have reversed the condition of the elderly. This change has promoted domestic violence, emotional abuse, ignorance, and cheating. In recent days, they have been targeted by technical scammers. Phishing activities against the elderly are increasing through social media, phones, mail, and chats. Consequently, they are experiencing more insecure living conditions in their recent days. With this view, the researcher has chosen this title to expose the connection between digital scams and the elderly.
Purpose of the Study: To present the condition of the cyber crimes against elderly along with its impacts.
Objectives:
To study the role of the social media in the elderly day to day life
To find the ways and means of penetration of cyber crime among elderly  
To bring out the consequences of cyber crime issues among the elderly
To explain the strategies and coping mechanism to get away from cyber crime actions Methods and Sampling: 
Secondary sources were used in this study. To determine the role and negative impact of cybercrime among the elderly, a content analysis method was adopted. In this format, social media posts from various online sources regarding cyber crime against the elderly were collected. A six-month period of social media information was used for this study. A descriptive method was used to explain this research study.
Results:
The results show that lonely elderly people were the main targets of cyber criminals. Elderly people who have retired from decent government and private jobs are threatened and emotionally blackmailed by the culprits. They regularly use the format of digital arrest, drugs through courier services, bank officials, and the judiciary and police department names. The elderly were emotionally controlled and instructed not to reveal this cyber crime to their family members. Lack of technical awareness, social connection, and weak cyber laws are associated with the promotion of cybercrimes. The police, judiciary, and media channels are responsible for solving this matter.
Future Scope: 
This research urges the government administration to enact appropriate senior-related policies. Research on the relationship between family members and senior citizens and social capital connections should be promoted to reduce this kind of cybercrime.