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Online Safety & Scams

The internet is full of opportunities—but also potential risks. Learn how to spot scams, protect your personal info, and browse securely with our helpful resources.

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Tech Toolkit: Download & Learn.

Class Resources

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Infographic explaining cybersecurity awareness with definitions, tips, additional resources, and a QR code.

Cybersecurity Awareness

(English)

Informational poster about cybersecurity safety tips, including definitions of terms like deepfake, password tips, and links to resources.

Seguridad cibernética

(Spanish)

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Quick Reference Guides

Guide on how to detect and protect yourself from romance scams, including warning signs like being too good to be true, avoiding direct contact, sharing personal problems, requests for money, and secrecy. Tips for protection include not sending money, trusting instincts, consulting trusted people, and reporting scams. Includes a QR code and website link for more resources.

Romance Scams

(English)

A Spanish-language informational poster titled 'How to Detect and Protect Yourself from Romantic Scams'. It includes warning signs of scams, tips for protecting yourself, and advice to stay alert. The poster features icons, a QR code, and colorful highlights for emphasis.

Romance Scams

(Spanish)

An infographic warning seniors about five scams targeting older adults, including romance scams, sweepstakes and lottery scams, financial and investment scams, grandparent scams, and Medicare and health scams. The infographic highlights red flags and safety tips for each scam type.

5 Scams Targeting Older Adults

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An informational infographic titled '5 estafas dirigidas a las personas mayores' (5 scams aimed at seniors), listing five types of scams: romantic scams, lottery scams, financial and investment scams, scams targeting grandparents, and health-related scams. Each scam includes tips to stay safe, with green 'Manténgase a salvo' (Stay safe) and red 'Alerta roja' (Red alert) warnings. The infographic features icons, a QR code, and contact information at the bottom.
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Step-by-Step Guides

5 Scams Targeting Older Adults

(Spanish)

A step-by-step guide titled 'How to Leave a WhatsApp Community' with instructions numbered from 1 to 6, including icons and highlighted sections, featuring steps on opening WhatsApp, accessing communities, finding and opening community info, scrolling to 'Exit Community', and confirming the decision.

How to leave a WhatsApp Community - iPhone

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A step-by-step guide in Spanish on how to leave a WhatsApp community, with numbered instructions, icons, and color-coded highlights.

How to leave a WhatsApp Community - Android

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Important Websites & Phone Numbers.

Essential websites and phone numbers to help you detect and prevent scams. These trusted resources offer guidance, support, and reporting options to keep you informed and protected.

➤ AARP - Scams and Fraud

☎ AARP Helpline: (877)-908-3360

➤ Report Fraud Online - FTC.Gov

☎ Report Fraud: (877)-382-4357

➤ National Adult Protective Services Association - NAPSA

☎ Get help: (202)-370-6292

➤ US Dept. of Justice - Elder Justice Initiative

☎ Contact: (202)-514-2000

➤ FTC.Gov - Federal Trade Commission

☎ Contact: (202)-326-2222

➤ Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

☎ Contact: (855)-411-2372

➤ IRS.Gov

☎ Contact: (800)-829-1040

➤ IC3.Gov - Internet Crime Complaint Center - Elder Fraud

☎ Contact: (833) 372-8311