Senior Planet: Understanding Fraud & Scams

Free and open to adults ages 60+
‭• Tuesday, December 16 from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm
‭• In-Person: St. John Branch of the Lake County Public Library*
‭• Register by Dec 12 at go.iu.edu/3AVG or 219-980-6907
The ability to spot a scam is an essential digital skill. In this lecture, we’ll review some of the most common scams, offer tips for avoiding them, and go over what to do if you do get scammed. We’ll look at sample emails, texts, and deepfakes to see how AI contributes to the increased spread and complexity of scams. We’ll also provide helpful resources for staying informed about the latest scams.

This Senior Planet from AARP class is being offered through the Senior Planet licensing program.

*In-Person Session: This session will take place at the St. John Branch of the Lake County Public Library. Location specifics (i.e., parking and room number) are provided to registrants via a confirmation letter that is sent after registration.

You may also like the following events from Center for Urban and Regional Excellence:

• This Wednesday, 3rd December, 12:00 pm, Senior U: Gathering Generations: Collecting a Family Health History in Gary
• This Friday, 5th December, 01:00 pm, Senior Planet: Emojis, GIFs, and More! in Valparaiso
• Next Monday, 8th December, 01:00 pm, Senior Planet: Intro to Chatting with AI in Munster

Also check out other Workshops in Saint John.