We keep our eye peeled for news, events and articles that could be interesting and helpful for our members. We came across this webinar, being run by BT Group and AbilityNet as part of their digital skills project,
In the webinar you can learn how to protect yourself from the most common online scams that can be especially rife around the festive season. Digital scams are a growing problem in the UK and criminals are using social media, email, and messaging services to target their victims. Worrying about falling victim to online criminals can, understandably, make some people reluctant to engage in the online world.
Recent research from BT Group highlighted that some older internet users may be less familiar with the online world than others, so this webinar aims to provide valuable tips to vulnerable groups who may not be as online savvy as others.
Sign up yourself and bring a friend, relative or share with a group.
The benefits of getting online can really make a positive difference to everyone’s lives, so stay safe by learning about the common tactics that are used to attempt to fool us all.
Speakers from Greater Manchester Police and AbilityNet will share their expertise to help you:
-Learn about common online scams to be aware of, particularly over the festive period – Arm yourself with background knowledge about what to avoid
– Find out about some of the warning signs