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Fraud Workshop: Relationship and Crypto Scams
Learn about the latest trends in relationship or romance scams and fraud involving cryptocurrency. Gain tools to help you fight back!
Thursday, Mar 27, 2025 
1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT 
FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Protecting Your Loved Ones from Fraud
In this webinar, we’ll discuss how to talk to your loved one if you think they've experienced a scam or fraud, as well as support available for victims.Thursday, Mar 27, 2025 6:00 p.m. ET • 5:00 p.m. CT • 4:00 p.m. MT • 3:00 p.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Fraudlettes: How to Become a Fraud Fighter
This month, the Fraudlettes will host an engaging discussion on what you need to know about becoming a fraud fighter.Monday, Mar 31, 2025 11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Fraud: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories
Our Tuesday Explorers program on financial scams and fraud features a retired San Diego deputy district attorney experienced in prosecuting elder abuse cases.Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025 3:00 p.m. ET • 2:00 p.m. CT • 1:00 p.m. MT • 12:00 p.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Protecting Yourself From Online Scams
Discover what you need to know to identify common online frauds and scams and avoid being fooled by increasingly sophisticated fraudsters.Thursday, Apr 3, 2025 12:00 p.m. ET • 11:00 a.m. CT • 10:00 a.m. MT • 9:00 a.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Fraud Talk Tuesday: Charity Scams
Learn how to verify if a charity is legitimate, and how to avoid being scammed when it comes to giving to your favorite causes.Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025 12:00 p.m. ET • 11:00 a.m. CT • 10:00 a.m. MT • 9:00 a.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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FBI Spotlight on Scams Targeting Older Adults
An FBI agent shares tips on how to protect yourself from the most common types of scams, including those involving tech support and investments.Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025 7:00 p.m. ET • 6:00 p.m. CT • 5:00 p.m. MT • 4:00 p.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Fraud Prevention Workshop
Empower yourself and your loved ones – join our Fraud Watch Network workshop to discover how to identify, prevent and report scams.Thursday, Apr 10, 2025 1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Anatomy of a Scam: How the Latest Scams Work
Join retired fraud investigator Curt Hasegawa for a presentation about the latest scams and how they are structured. What can you do to avoid danger?Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025 4:00 p.m. ET • 3:00 p.m. CT • 2:00 p.m. MT • 1:00 p.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Protecting Your Personal Information Online
This presentation by Senior Planet from AARP will explore the steps you can take to stay safe while you surf the web, from safe browsing to steering clear of online scams.Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025 11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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