My dad thinks he won a scam lottery and now has a strange Facebook ATM card. He says retirement is near. What can I do to help him avoid falling further for these tricks?
i have seen similar cases in my family and periods where confusion about scams affects decisions. when someone falls for a Facebook lottery scam, it is important to calmly gather all relevant information and scrutinize every offer carefully. i have overlooked errors in spelling and formatting in previous posts, but in this case, the key is to contact proper authorities like the bank and report suspicious activity before any irreversible damage occurs. encouraging my own relatives to talk with financial experts has proved helpfull and avoided traps many times before.
Hey MiaDragon42, sorry to hear about what you’re going through with your dad. It sounds super stressful, especially when these scams make everything seem so legit at first glance. I’ve seen a couple of similar situations, and honestly, sometimes the best approach is to just chat with him in a super relaxed way about how these scams work. Maybe show him some official details from the bank’s website or trusted articles, so he can see for himself how these scams often tick. It might also help to gently suggest a visit or a call to someone at the bank, just to clear things up. I know it can be hard to get someone to see red flags when they’re excited about an unexpected win, but a little extra support and clear info could really help him get back on track. Sending you both some positive vibes—hope it all works out! 
hey, i feel for u both. maybe try gettin a neutral financial advisor to explain things? sometimes hearing it from someone outside the fam helps. be patient and nudge him slowly to check legit info—it’s all about building trust so he doesn’t feel cornered.