Press Features Highlighting Our Impact
Discover the journey behind our efforts to safeguard seniors, children, and families from scams through media coverage.
Empowering Seniors Through the Opt-Inspire Initiative
The North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) spotlighted the launch of the Opt-Inspire, highlighting how the program empowers seniors with digital literacy skills to stay safe from scams and bridge the generational digital divide. [Read the full article ›]
Helping Seniors Avoid Digital Scams, One Click at a Time
In August 2025, She Said Privacy, He Said Security podcast featured the Opt-Inspire, showcasing how our nonprofit empowers seniors to spot scams, strengthen online safety, and build digital confidence. The podcast provides specific case studies and highlights our mission to protect vulnerable communities while fostering digital inclusion. [Listen to podcast ›]
Elder Fraud Is Surging, but Lawyers Can Help
The American Bar Association (ABA) spotlighted Opt-Inspire’s launch of #1MSecureTogether, a year-long campaign with Tech Me Kid to equip one million people with practical digital-safety skills starting October 1, 2025. The feature highlights the surge in senior-targeted scams, the rise of AI-driven fraud, and how lawyers and law students can make a difference through turnkey volunteer sessions eligible for CPE and pro bono credit. [Read full article ›]
The Metro: Scam likely—That traffic ticket text you just got isn’t real.
Opt-Inspire founder Alexandria Lutz joined WDET’s The Metro in August 2025 to discuss the rise of “smishing” scams—fake toll road fines sent via text—and why seniors are especially vulnerable. She highlighted Opt-Inspire’s mission to help older adults stay cyber-secure and confidently use technology to connect with loved ones. [Listen to interview ›]
North Carolina Helped Us Start a Movement, and Now We’re Aiming for 1 Million Safer
Building on North Carolina’s early support, where attorney volunteers first earned pro bono credit for Opt-Inspire sessions, we announced the nationwide launch of #1MSecureTogether. Beginning October 1, 2025, the initiative aims to equip one million people in one year with practical digital-safety skills through volunteer-led workshops, toolkits, and the new SecureTogether Portal.[Read full article ›]
North Carolina Helped Us Start a Movement, and Now We’re Aiming for 1 Million Safer
In October 2025, Opt-Inspire founder Alexandria (Lexi) Lutz joined the Masters of Privacy podcast for a powerful conversation on how AI is fueling a new wave of scams, and what families can do to stay safe. In this episode, she broke down the intersection of technology, privacy, and human vulnerability, showcasing how Opt-Inspire is leading the charge to protect seniors, children, and the families who love them.
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