When we leave our jobs, we also leave the protection our employer provides us with regards to internet and Wi-Fi security. Hired people may be able to help with the newest applications, but they may not understand the security risks posed. This session will cover some basic information about cybersecurity weaknesses and some of the scams that target older, retired people. Many times, the perpetrator is someone close and someone who we think we can trust. In this course, you will learn some basic tools to protect against those who wish to perpetrate fraud.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how to avoid elder fraud
- Recognize what to do after elder fraud has been committed
Major Topics
- Common elder fraud schemes
- How to recognize scam attempts
- What to do when you think you are being scammed
- Where and how to report a scam
- What you should do now to prevent being scammed
- How to avoid being scammed on the internet
- Why older Americans are disproportionately impacted by scams and fraud
- Technical support scams
- How to avoid giving money to scammers
- What to do if you or someone you know is targeted by fraud
- The National Elder Fraud Hotline
- How to get your money back after being scammed
- Types of elder law financial exploitation
