You’re supposed to gain wisdom when you get older but that’s bull. Most of those who get scammed in schemes like this are old fogies.
I don't know if it's a lack of wisdom or if its unfamiliarity with new technology.
Or a bit of naivety in just being too trusting of people, from back in the days when you could.
Plus a lot of older folks are dealing with legitimate cognitive impairment. I would not be too hard on any older person who got scammed especially if it's the IRS or SSA scammers.