It being Senior’s Week, National Debt Helpline coordinator Naomi Hughes said many elderly people had it tough because they struggled to transition to the digital world from the face-to-face contact they knew for most of their lives, which makes them incredibly vulnerable.

“Being only a phone call away we can help them and if we know they have to meet someone rather than doing it online, we can arrange that for them,” Ms Hughes said.

“A lot of elderly people are also at risk of and affected by scams, that’s really spiking, so just know you can give us a call and ask any questions you may have.”