Don't Fall For It! Avoid Scams, Swindles, and Shady Schemes

Program Type:

Class or Workshop, Hybrid, Speaker or Forum

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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Program Description

Event Details

This 1-hour interactive workshop led by Jon K. Hancock will help you become educated and be safer from scammers and hackers with the latest security tools and information. You will learn:

  • What all scams and frauds have in common
  • How an email address can protect your financial accounts
  • One word that will keep your family safe
  • How to beat ransomware with the "Rule of Three"
  • The one thing all security experts do—and you should, too
  • The 10-Second Rule for email that will stop phishers in their tracks

This is a hybrid event with the option to attend online or in-person. To join virtually, click on the following Google Meet link at the time of the event:  meet.google.com/vss-myiz-zqs  

You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a camera and microphone.

 

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.