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OpenCodeClub / Seniors
For seniors • By patient teachers

Confidence with technology.
Protection from scams.

OpenCodeClub helps older adults understand AI, spot scams before they happen, and stay safe online — with friendly workshops taught at your pace.

See upcoming workshops Why this matters
$7.7B
Lost by seniors to cybercrime in 2025 (FBI)
3 sec
Audio needed to clone a loved one's voice
1 in 10
Americans hit by an AI voice clone scam
Why OpenCodeClub

Technology should feel welcoming — not worrying.

Today's scams are smarter, AI moves fast, and seniors are too often left out of the conversation. We close that gap with small classes, plain language, and instructors who genuinely enjoy answering "silly" questions (there's no such thing).

Patient teaching

Small group sizes — max 6 seniors per workshop. We never rush, and every question is welcomed.

Up-to-date material

Real, current scams — including AI voice cloning, phishing texts, and fake tech support calls.

Hands-on practice

You'll leave with safer settings on your phone, browser, and accounts — set up together in class.

In the News

Why this matters right now

Real reporting from trusted sources — the threats are growing, and so is the need for clear education.

$7.7 Billion
FBI / IC3 — 2025 Report

Seniors lost $7.7B to cybercrime — a 59% jump

The FBI's 2025 Elder Fraud Report found 201,266 complaints from adults 60 and older. More than 12,400 seniors each lost over $100,000.

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AI Voice Clones
UN News — March 2026

Deepfakes & voice cloning: a global wake-up call

Just three seconds of audio is enough to clone a loved one's voice. The UN calls weaponized AI a top organized-fraud threat in 2026.

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Spot AI Scams
National Council on Aging

AI scams: a guide for older adults

NCOA's plain-language guide explains how AI-powered scams work and what families can do today to protect each other.

Read the guide →
What we offer

Three focused areas, taught simply

Each topic is a workshop on its own — or take the full series at a discounted bundle rate.

Scam & Phishing Prevention

How to recognize and shut down today's most common scams.

  • AI voice "grandparent" calls
  • Phishing emails & suspicious texts
  • Fake tech-support pop-ups
  • Family safe-words and verification

AI Basics for Seniors

Demystify AI — what it is, what it isn't, and how to use it well.

  • What ChatGPT & Claude actually do
  • Asking good questions (prompts)
  • Spotting AI-generated fakes
  • Hands-on practice on your device

Digital Safety & Passwords

The everyday habits that keep your accounts and money safe.

  • Strong passwords & password managers
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Safe browsing & software updates
  • What to do if you've been hacked
Workshops

Friendly classes — in person or online

Each workshop is two relaxed sessions of 90 minutes. Bring your own device; we'll help you set everything up.

Scam-Spotter Starter

📅 2 sessions × 90 min 👥 Up to 6 people 📍 In-person or Zoom

The most popular starting point. By the end, you'll be the friend who catches scams before anyone else does.

  • Top 10 scams seniors face today
  • How to verify a caller (without being rude)
  • Setting up your phone's spam filters

Meet Your AI Assistant

📅 2 sessions × 90 min 👥 Up to 6 people 📍 In-person or Zoom

A gentle, hands-on introduction to chatbots and AI tools — using them for emails, recipes, health questions, and more.

  • Trying ChatGPT & Claude together
  • Asking AI good questions
  • Knowing when AI is wrong

Lock It Down: Passwords & Privacy

📅 2 sessions × 90 min 👥 Up to 6 people 📍 In-person or Zoom

Walk out with a password manager set up, two-factor turned on for your most important accounts, and your devices updated.

  • Password manager setup (Bitwarden / 1Password)
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Privacy settings on phone & Facebook

Safety Tune-Up (1-on-1)

📅 60 min, by appointment 👥 Just you (or you + a family member) 📍 In-person or Zoom

A private session to review your devices, accounts, and recent worrying messages. Great after a close call.

  • Account & device check-up
  • Review suspicious messages together
  • A simple plan you can actually follow
Simple pricing

Honest prices. No surprises.

Group rates available for community centers, libraries, and retirement communities.

Single Workshop
$79 / person

Pick any one workshop topic.

  • 2 sessions × 90 minutes
  • Printed take-home guide
  • Email follow-up Q&A for 2 weeks
  • Optional family member can attend free
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Most popular
Full Series
$199 / person

All three workshops — best value.

  • All 3 workshops (6 sessions total)
  • Printed take-home guide for each
  • Family member attends free
  • 30-day Q&A support
  • 1 free 30-min phone check-in
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1-on-1 Tune-Up
$120 / session

A private 60-minute personal session.

  • Device & account review
  • Review of recent worrying messages
  • Custom one-page safety plan
  • One follow-up call within 30 days
Book a session

💛 Veterans, caregivers, and households on fixed income — please ask about our sliding scale.

What our students say

Real stories from real seniors

Why our workshops have become a favorite at community centers and senior living groups.

★★★★★
I almost wired $4,800 to someone pretending to be my grandson. After this workshop, I know exactly what to ask next time. They saved me from a real disaster.
M
Margaret W.
Scam-Spotter Starter graduate
★★★★★
I was scared of AI. Now I use ChatGPT every morning to plan meals and write to my pen pal. Patient, kind teachers — never made me feel silly for asking.
R
Robert & Linda P.
Meet Your AI Assistant
★★★★★
My daughter kept nagging me about passwords. I took the class so she'd stop. Turns out she was right — but now I'm the one teaching the neighbors.
J
James T., 71
Lock It Down workshop
Get in touch

Ready to feel safer online?

Tell us a little about yourself and we'll suggest the right workshop. No pressure, no jargon — just a friendly reply within one business day.

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