Join Us Online on March 30th at 7pm

Must Register to Attend

Stay Safe. Stay Informed. Stay Scam-Free.

Every year, thousands of seniors fall victim to online scams, losing billions of dollars to cybercriminals. Scammers target older adults because they are perceived as more trusting, financially secure, and less familiar with digital threats.

This free one-hour mini-course is designed to educate seniors, caregivers, family members, and those who work with high-risk individuals on how to recognize and prevent common scams. Whether you attend in person or via video conference, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools needed to protect yourself and your loved ones from fraud.

Who Should Attend?

✅ Seniors who want to stay safe online
✅ Caregivers & family members of elderly individuals
✅ Staff at senior living centers, healthcare workers, and social workers
✅ Community groups, churches, and nonprofit organizations

This course is designed to be engaging, easy to understand, and practical. No prior technical experience is needed!

Why This Course Matters

👴 In 2023, seniors lost over $3.4 billion to online scams (FBI IC3 Report)
📞 Tech support scams alone cost victims over $924 million
💰 The average loss per senior victim is over $33,000

By attending this course, you’ll gain critical knowledge to help prevent fraud before it happens. Protect yourself, your family, and your community!

How to Register

This course is FREE to attend, but we welcome donations to help us continue offering this as a free resource to seniors and caregivers.

📞 Call or Email to Schedule:
📅 (740) 325-0432
📧 support@ohiovalleycyber.org

🌐 Learn more at: www.ohiovalleycyber.org

🔹 Available In-Person or Online via Video Conference
🔹 Duration: 1 Hour (Includes Q&A)
🔹 For Groups of up to 100 People
🔹 FREE to Attend – Donations Welcome

What You'll Learn

🛑 Why Seniors Are Targeted by Scammers
📉 The latest statistics on scams affecting seniors
🔍 How criminals exploit trust, urgency, and emotional manipulation

💻 Recognizing Common Online Scams
✔ Romance scams
✔ Tech support scams
✔ Government impersonation scams (Social Security, IRS, Medicare)
✔ Grandparent scams
✔ And More…

🔐 Protecting Yourself Online
✔ Protecting Personal Information
✔ Safe online banking & shopping habits
✔ Recognizing scam emails & fraudulent websites
✔ Recognizing Red Flags

🚨 What to Do If You or a Loved One Falls Victim to a Scam
✔ How to report fraud
✔ Steps to secure accounts & prevent further losses
✔ How to educate and protect others in your community

📜 Each participant will receive:
✔ A Personal Scam Prevention Action Plan
✔ A Cybersecurity Best Practices Checklist
✔ A Where to Report Scams Guide

Seeking Host Partners: Bring This Program to Your Community

We are actively seeking churches, senior centers, senior living facilities, libraries, and community organizations to partner with us in hosting this program at their location.

If you work with or represent an organization that serves seniors or high-risk individuals, this is an excellent free resource to empower and educate your community.

Hosting this program is easy and completely free—all you need is a space for attendees, and we’ll handle the rest! We provide experienced instructors, engaging materials, and interactive learning tools.

If you’re interested in bringing this important training to your facility, contact us today!

📞 Call or Email to Discuss Hosting Opportunities:
📅 (740) 325-0432
📧 ntinstman@ohiovalleycyber.org