Protecting Seniors Online: Think Before You Click FREE Webinar
Designed for older adults, caregivers, family members and anyone who wants to learn how to prevent cybercrime while online.
Older adults are increasingly being targeted by financial fraud, including impersonation scams, phishing emails, and other schemes designed to steal personal and financial information.
To help protect this vulnerable population from online scams, the Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office, is hosting a virtual workshop on cybercrime prevention.
Speakers will include:
~ Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday, Jr. presenting with David Shallcross of the Office of Attorney General's Senior Protection Unit
~ Mary Bach, Consumer Issues Task Force Chair of AARP PA
~ Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Ryan Seiple of the Office of Community Engagement
~ Rick Cimakasky, representing the PA Bankers Association and VP Bank Fraud & Security Officer with Penn Community Bank and former FBI Special Agent
Designed for older adults, caregivers, family members, and anyone who supports seniors, this session will share practical tips on how to spot online scams, protect personal and financial information, and know what to do if you or a loved one becomes a victim of fraud.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Trina Schellhammer, Public Engagement Manager, Office of Homeland Security, at tschellham@pa.gov.
The webinar will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m. and will be hosted on Microsoft Teams. All registered participants will receive an email with the Teams link and joining instructions a within two (2) days before the webinar.
Lineup
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday
David Shallcross, Senior Community Liaison and Coordinator of the Elder Abuse Unit
Pennsylvania State Police
Rick Cimakasky, VP Bank Fraud & Security Officer, Former FBI
Mary Bach, AARP Consumer Advocate
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Highlights
- 3 hours
- Online
Location
Online event
Agenda
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Welcome to Protecting Seniors Online: Think Before You Click
Welcome by Major Michaelann Andrusiak, Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security
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PA Attorney General David Sunday Jr & David Shallcross, Senior Protection Unit
Join Attorney General David W. Sunday Jr. and David Shallcross for an informative presentation on protecting Pennsylvania's senior citizens from scams and financial exploitation. Driven by his commitment to keeping older Pennsylvanians safe, this discussion will provide practical tips to help seniors and their loved ones recognize common scams, prevent fraud, and learn where to turn for help if they have concerns.
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Mary Bach, Chair of the AARP PA Consumer Issues Task Force
Angered by scam calls invading your privacy? Frustrated with emails and texts from criminals filling your inbox or junk files? Concerned about your friends or loved ones being duped? Most of us are beyond annoyed with the ways our lives are being bombarded by scammers, and we feel we have no control or recourse. The Federal Trade Commission says that with technology it is only going to get worse. Join AARP Consumer Advocate Mary Bach as she shares about many of the latest scams, the red flags, how to protect yourself, and where to complain. Mary will also share actual stories of how people were scammed and give "news you can use". We must stay current and educated. Remember, when you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam!