GAPC March - Fear-Based Scams

RSVP here: https://guardianassociation.org/event-6460807

Presented by Nicole Rios – Crime Prevention Liaison at PCSO’s Public Relations Bureau

Fear-Based scams exploit a person’s anxiety, creating a sense of urgency and panic. Scammers are individuals who use deception and intimidation tactics to trick people into surrendering personal information for financial gain. Common Scams include phishing, romance scams, impersonation, lottery/prize scams.

Professional Guardians will be able to:
-- Recognize the different scams that have become more prevalent with the advancing of technology.
-- Understand the common fraud tactics that include digital deception, social engineering, and broad targeting that create a false sense of urgency, fear, or excitement to force immediate action.-- Become familiarized with Scams, the tactics used by scammers, and what to do if they feel as though they are being scammed.

All education programs will apply for one (1) hour CE for Professional Guardians

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