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Don’t miss AARP’s October Cyber Chats!

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We’re living in a digital world and there’s many new security threats you’ve never had to deal with before.

But our weekly Cyber Chats series can help keep you safe while staying connected! Our expert speakers will cover the latest cyberthreats and answer your questions on these topics:

Stump Scammers, Get Social Media Smart
October 8 | noon - p.m.
Older adults are increasingly active on social media, especially Facebook. But be careful where you click! Fraud is prevalent on popular social networks like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and is only getting worse.
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Get the Latest on Artificial Intelligence-Generated Scams
October 15 | noon - p.m.
Welcome to the dark side of artificial intelligence technology, where the voices and faces of people you know can be impeccably faked as part of an effort to steal your money or identity.
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Keeping Our Devices Protected from Fraudsters and Scammers
October 22 | noon - p.m.
Our digital devices allow us to connect with family and friends, work and play online, shop, and do financial transactions. At the same time, scammers have been increasing their attempts to target us through these devices.
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Can You Recognize a Text Message Scam?
October 29 | noon - p.m.
You’ve probably received texts that your USPS, UPS or FedEx delivery is on hold because of an address issue or insufficient postage. They say: “Just visit [link] to reschedule delivery.” Don't click on that link – it's a smishing scam!
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