october, 2021

thu28oct5:30 pm6:30 pmEvent OverHow to Avoid Being Scammed5:30 pm - 6:30 pm ZoomProgram Type:Health & Wellbeing,Online Programs,Special Events & ForumsPrice:Free Event TagsAdult Learning,Health & Wellbeing,Online,Seniors,Technology & STEMFree60 mins

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Are you receiving random phone calls, emails, or text messages and not sure if you’re potentially being scammed? Learn valuable insights into how to spot a digital scam and how to avoid falling victim to their malicious intentions.

In this friendly online session, you’ll learn from the experts in digital fraud, scams, and identity theft investigations working in the Department of Justice. Topics covered in this session include:

  • Investment Scams
  • Banking Scams
  • Facebook Scams
  • Tax Office Scams
  • Online Dating Scams
  • Dobbing Scams

You’ll leave the session having been made aware of many examples of how scammers operate and the words they use to prey upon vulnerable community members as well as advice on what steps you should take when faced with such a situation.

This interactive nature of this workshop will give you the opportunity to share your own examples and ask questions relevant to your own experiences.

When

(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Location

Zoom

Duration

60 mins

Provider

Melton City Council: Timbertop Children's & Community Centre

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