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How to Avoid Being a Scam Victim When Your Phone Rings

Offered By: RSA Conference via YouTube

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RSA Conference Courses Consumer Protection Courses

Course Description

Overview

Discover effective strategies to protect yourself from phone scams in this informative webcast. Learn about the top 10 scam calls, understand why scammers target certain individuals, and gain valuable insights into their tactics. Explore practical methods to avoid becoming a victim, including technical solutions and best practices for handling unsolicited calls. Understand the vulnerabilities of elderly victims and the importance of staying vigilant. Gain knowledge about various scam types, including Amazon, Social Security, debt elimination, and Medicare scams. Participate in an audience Q&A session to address specific concerns and further enhance your ability to safeguard yourself and your savings from phone-based fraud.

Syllabus

Introduction
About me
Agenda
Why am I doing this
Why scammers do it
Scams are lucrative
Who is a target
Elderly victims
Unsolicited calls
Scammers hotline
Scammer tactics
Fake caller ID
Wire money gift cards
No callbacks
Dont answer the phone
Top 10 phone scams
Amazon scam
Social Security arrest warrant
Social Security card
Debt elimination
Vehicle service contracts
Medicare scams
Electric and energy scams
Travel and vacation scams
Solar energy scams
Political action committees
Cable scams
How to avoid being a victim
Technical solutions
Audience questions


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RSA Conference

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