Free Community Cyber & Scam Awareness Training
Scams are constantly changing, so it can be difficult to know what to look out for. This free one-hour community session focuses on something more useful: how to recognise when someone may be trying to influence or manipulate your decision-making.
We’ll look at how scammers use trust, fear, urgency, authority and even hope to encourage people to hand over money, information or access. You’ll learn simple ways to slow things down, question what you’re being asked to do, and independently check whether a request is genuine.
The session will cover common scams including romance, investment and impersonation scams, while building practical habits that can help with scams you may never have seen before.
Most importantly, this is not about making people frightened of being online. It is about helping people feel more confident and in control, and knowing what to do if something does go wrong.
No technical knowledge required. Everyone is welcome.
Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cyber-awareness-training-tickets-1999632800535?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Free Community Cyber & Scam Awareness Training
Scams are constantly changing, so it can be difficult to know what to look out for. This free one-hour community session focuses on something more useful: how to recognise when someone may be trying to influence or manipulate your decision-making.
We’ll look at how scammers use trust, fear, urgency, authority and even hope to encourage people to hand over money, information or access. You’ll learn simple ways to slow things down, question what you’re being asked to do, and independently check whether a request is genuine.
The session will cover common scams including romance, investment and impersonation scams, while building practical habits that can help with scams you may never have seen before.
Most importantly, this is not about making people frightened of being online. It is about helping people feel more confident and in control, and knowing what to do if something does go wrong.
No technical knowledge required. Everyone is welcome.
Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cyber-awareness-training-tickets-1999632800535?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Cybernao Community Cyber Awareness Class
About:
Scams are becoming more sophisticated, but the techniques used to influence us are often surprisingly predictable. In this practical and engaging session, you will explore realistic scam examples and learn how scammers use urgency, fear, trust and authority to encourage quick decisions.
The session will help you build confidence, recognise when something feels wrong, check whether a request is genuine and know what to do if you think you may have been caught out.
What you will learn:
How scammers use urgency, fear, trust and authority
How to pause and check whether a request is genuine
Warning signs that something may not be right
What to do if you have clicked, replied or shared information
How to talk about and report a suspected scam without embarrassment
Cost: $20 (+ GST & Booking fee)
Bookings: Required
Technical knowledge: None required
Accessibility: For accessibility information or assistance attending the session, please contact Kew Community House.