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 final presentation in the Scam Chat Wednesday series focuses on how to avoid falling for common social media scams that originate with social media ads, posts or messages. Discussion includes:
- How the FTC enforces federal consumer protection laws that prevent fraud, deception and unfair business practices
- What can be done about telemarketing fraud and Internet scams
- How to be safe online and protect your personal information
Speakers include representatives from the Federal Trade Commission 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.