Phishing & Frauds: Online Defense Tactics

📋 Overview

Join “Phishing & Frauds: Online Defense Tactics” and arm yourself against cyber threats. This course cuts through the noise to deliver practical, actionable tips. You’ll recognize phishing emails, dodge spearphishing, and reject vishing calls. Smishing texts and tech support cons will no longer be a threat. We cover ransomware to romance scams, online shopping to fake checks. You’ll learn to spot government impersonators and resist investment lures. By the end, you’ll navigate the web with confidence, keeping scammers at bay. Secure your digital life—enroll now and stay ahead of fraudsters.

👥 Who Should Attend

Ideal for internet users seeking scam protection.

🎯 Learning Objectives

• Identify key characteristics of phishing emails and spearphishing attempts.
• Apply strategies to effectively reject vishing and smishing scams.
• Evaluate tech support communications to distinguish between legitimate assistance and fraud.
• Create a personal action plan to protect against ransomware and fake antivirus software.
• Analyze online shopping platforms to prevent falling victim to shopping scams.
• Assess the legitimacy of romantic, lottery, and job offer communications to avoid scams.

📚 Major Topics

1. Defend against phishing and spearphishing tactics.
2. Counteract vishing and smishing deceptions.
3. Recognize and respond to tech support frauds.
4. Protect yourself from online shopping scams.