Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scams: Wise Owls, Alberta Rural Crime Watch

Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scams: Wise Owls, Alberta Rural Crime Watch

Learn to protect yourself from Alberta’s top crime with Wise Owl! Join this virtual session on Microsoft Teams to gain tools to stay safe.

By Portage College Public Legal Education

Date and time

Thursday, December 12 · 11am - 12:30pm PST

Location

Online

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scams: Alberta Rural Crime Watch Wise Owls Program

Date and Time: December 12, 2024, Noon - 1:30 pm MST
Location: Virtual session on Microsoft Teams
Facilitator: Michelle Addo, Alberta Provincial Rural Crime Watch Association’s Wise Program

Did you know that fraud is Alberta’s number one crime, costing an estimated $100 million annually? Join us virtually for this informative session led by Michelle Addo from the Wise Owl Program, which focuses on helping seniors and the public recognize and protect themselves from common scams and fraud. This workshop will cover fraud prevention essentials, including how to spot red flags and respond effectively if you’re targeted. From phishing schemes to identity theft, you’ll gain practical tools to keep yourself and your community safe.

Topics include:

  • How to recognize and avoid common scams affecting Albertans
  • Steps to take if you’ve been targeted or become a victim of fraud
  • Tools to safeguard personal information and report fraud

Stay proactive and informed with expert advice on navigating Alberta’s most common crimes.

A session reminder with login details will be emailed to registrants two days before the webinar. Please check the email you register with or contact ruth.snyder@portagecollege.ca

Organized by

Our program offers free workshops, webinars, and information sessions to help people in Alberta understand the law, the legal system, and the resources available to them. Our program aims to support Albertans in their ability to confidently navigate legal systems that may affect their lives. All this is made possible by grant funding from the Alberta Law Foundation.