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Identity Theft in the “Smart” Era
It may be surprising that people still fall for e-mails attempting to steal their money or identity by promising winnings to lotteries they’ve never played, international wire transfers from wealthy royalty, or an unexpected CRA tax refund. After all, similar scams have been around for over two decades; yet new variants seem to constantly pop up. In this webinar we will review some of the most common identity theft scams, how to safely manage your online presence, things to consider when setting up new devices on your “smart” home network, as well as reviewing the steps to take once you suspect being a victim of identity theft.Special thanks to Interac Corp. for sponsoring this webinar.
Please note that we will send the link to access this webinar to participants 1 hour before the workshop begins. In order to secure a spot, please register no later than 2 hours in advance of the workshop to be sure that your registration is recorded.
Learning Outcomes:
- Become familiar with the most common identity theft scams.
- Learn what to look out for when connecting “smart” devices to your home network.
- Know the steps to take once you suspect having been a victim of identity theft.
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