December Webinar
Protecting Seniors From Scams: Why Webinars (Like This One) Are Not Enough
THIS FREE WEBINAR BEGINS
Thursday, December 12, 2024
12 – 1 PM MDT (2 – 3 PM EDT)
About this Webinar
Topics Covered:
- Why older adults are particularly targeted by scammers (common myths busted)
- Why people need more than just information
- Three of the most common scams targeting seniors: ID Theft, Grandparent Scam, and Romance Scam (how to spot them and what to do to protect yourself)
- Advanced techniques: DeepFakes, Juice Jacking, Website Encryption, and How to set secure passwords.
About the Presenter
Cynthia Stewart is Founder & Executive Director of DART Collective, a non-profit focused on building tools to help older Americans recognize and navigate scams. Stewart is also founding Program Manager for the Center for Information Integrity at the University at Buffalo. She is an interdisciplinary scholar with interests across many disciplines, both non-STEM and STEM—especially in the places where they touch on the big, philosophical questions. Stewart has over 25 years’ experience helping interdisciplinary teams work together successfully.
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