These presentations are free and everyone is invited!

Come for lunch at noon and stay for the first in a series of three presentations by Bill from AARP.

These presentations will help you to recognize the telltale signs of scams and fraud in areas of everyday life. The goal is to raise your awareness of how scammers operate and teach you how to spot a fraud or scam so that you can be aware and not fearful.

Weapons of Fraud – includes an overview of leading scams, techniques of con artists, and a discussion of the steps to take to avoid victimization. This is AARP's "Flagship" presentation, is their oldest program, and has been presented most frequently and is regularly updated. While addressing a wide range of issues, it does not cover computer/cyber scams.

Dates to be determined for the following presentations:

Fraud, Scams, and Con Artists: Coming to a Computer Near You - the why, how and basic defense regarding scams perpetrated over the internet. This presentation is continuously revised to address the latest cyber threats and addresses how to recognize malicious eMails and pop-ups as well as Wi-Fi threats arising from the increased use of tablets and smart phones.

Identity Theft - an explanation of identity theft that explains how and why it occurs, provides instruction on protective steps, and explains what to do if it happens. This presentation presents techniques used by identity thieves to steal information.

Bill has had a career in Information Technology for over 40 years. He worked for Suss Microtec; Huber & Suhner; Brueggers Bagels; VT National Bank and retired from Central VT Medical Center. He lived in Charlotte, VT and has resided in Waterbury Ctr. for the past15 years. He has worked in numerous small, medium and large organizations that all demanded a focus on security. He has been with AARP/Fraudwatch since 2016 and has given talks from Canaan to Killington.

DONATIONS TOWARD LUNCH ARE APPRECIATED

$6 OVER 60 and $7 UNDER 60 (or more).

Event Info

Dec 26, 2024, 7 to 7:45 AM

Dec 27, 2024, 2 to 3:30 PM

Dec 27, 2024, 7 to 9 PM