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Scam Chat Wednesdays with AARP: Imposter & Cryptocurrency Scams

Event Date and Time
Wed., Aug 14, 2024 12:00 - 1:00pm
Scam Chat Wednesdays

Join AARP California, the California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation, and guest speakers throughout the month of August for Scam Chat Wednesdays - weekly virtual presentations that cover the latest scams and offer guidance on keeping your personal and financial information secure and protected. 

The second presentation in the Scam Chat Wednesday series will focus on cryptocurrency-related imposter scams and how they work. Discussion includes:

  • How to spot different kinds of imposter scams such as business or government 
  • Why scammers want you to use crypto currencies  
  • How “pig butchering” scams work 
  • What to do if you’re a victim of a crypto scam 

Speakers include representatives from the United States Attorney’s Office and the California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation.  

Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for events. AARP membership is not required. You will be emailed a link to join the class via Zoom prior to the event.