The ability to spot a scam is an essential digital skill. In this lecture, we’ll review some of the most common scams, offer tips for avoiding them, and go over what to do if you do get scammed. We’ll look at sample emails, texts, and deepfakes to see how AI contributes to the increased spread and complexity of scams. We’ll also provide helpful resources for staying informed about the latest scams.
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With a background in communications, Johnny worked in television production and print journalism fields until he made “the best career change” to become a Technology Trainer for Senior Planet in 2019. A retired musician of 30+ years, Johnny is also passionate about music and feels that drumming has kept him young at heart and healthy all around. Johnny combines his passions for technology education and music at Senior Planet. You can find him teaching Drum Circle and many technology lectures and demos online!
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別再畫火柴人了，快用 AI 影像創作器，把您的想像化作現實圖片！
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You CAN leave home without your wallet! Learn about popular digital wallets and their many uses.
Looking for a new creative outlet? Learn about popular, free platforms to design cards, flyers, and more online.
Keep your browsing your business! Learn how to manage Chrome’s Incognito mode and adjust app permissions on your Android device.
Tired of resetting your password all the time? Join this lecture to discover password alternatives and different ways to manage your passwords.
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Come learn about QR codes and more!
Don’t overpay for internet. Learn about programs offering low-cost home internet that can help save you money.
Come discuss different topics related to the latest technology trends and news.
Examine real examples of fraud and scams so you can better stay protected!
In this demonstration, we’ll go beyond sending and receiving email with Gmail!
Tired of juggling paperwork, deadlines, and day-to-day chaos? Discover the user-friendly software tools that can bring clarity, control, and peace of mind to your business.
Seeing might not mean believing anymore. Come learn how to identify deepfakes and cloned voices so you don’t fall for digital deception.
¿Le preocupan los virus y el malware? ¡Asista a esta presentación para aprender cómo mantener su dispositivo seguro!
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Join this session to learn how the Small Business Administration can support your business with funding programs and training.
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Learn tips and tricks to using your smartphone while staying safe!
Reduce your share of e-waste and avoid adding to the waste stream by keeping or recycling phones, laptops, tablets, wearables and other devices.
Learn how to review your recurring expenses, spot unused subscriptions, and take control of your monthly spending—without complicated tools.
After years of cooking at home, Yukie Pittman turned her passion for Filipino lumpia into a business with the AI skills she learned at Senior Planet.
Learn how to manage notifications, store important documents securely, track accounts, recover deleted photos, and avoid QR code scams.
Video games aren’t just for the young: some 28 percent of gamers are 50+ and new accessibility features promise that even more will join in.
Meet the folks behind Senior Planet’s Aging Rewired podcast, where aging and technology meet for lively discussions with interesting people.
Aging Rewired, Senior Planet’s semi-monthly podcast, debuts its new season on March 12 with exciting guests and informative topics on tech and aging.
Digital clutter on your phone is the new ‘junk drawer” and can cost you time and money – but a few steps can give you a fresh start.
Descubra cómo utilizar su teléfono inteligente para mantenerse activo. Haga un seguimiento de sus pasos, establezca recordatorios para moverse, apúntese a clases de fitness gratuitas y muévase más cada día.
Learn how to use your smartphone to stay active. Track steps, set movement reminders, join free fitness classes, and move more every day.
“Aging in place” means people remain in their homes as they age, thanks to some of these tools, trends, and breakthroughs.
Is life overengineered today? Tell us about your ‘app fatigue,” your vintage appliances that don’t need wifi, and your views on “the analog life.”
¡Las estafas románticas ya no se limitan a las plataformas de citas en línea! Los estafadores están cambiando sus trucos para atrapar víctimas, así que revise nuestra lista antes de responder a un mensaje.
Romance scams aren’t just for online dating anymore! Scammers are evolving their tricks to ensnare victims, so read our checklist before you hit ‘send.”
Watches, scales, bands and rings – today’s wearables use AI to make it easy to build healthy routines that last.
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