Senior Planet: Understanding Tech Fraud & Scams
Tuesday December 16 2025 11:00AM
St. John
Event Description
In this lecture, we’ll review some of the most common scams, offer tips for avoiding them, and go over what to do if you do get scammed.
The ability to spot a scam is an essential digital skill. In this lecture, we’ll review some of the most common scams, offer tips for avoiding them, and go over what to do if you do get scammed. We’ll look at sample emails, texts, and deepfakes to see how AI contributes to the increased spread and complexity of scams. We’ll also provide helpful resources for staying informed about the latest scams.
This Senior Planet from AARP class is being offered through the Senior Planet licensing program. It is intended for adults ages 60+. It is presented by the IU Northwest Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE).
Register by December 12 online at go.iu.edu/3AVG or by calling CURE at 219-980-6907.
When
11:00AM - 12:15PM
Tuesday December 16 2025
Contact
Where
Large Meeting Room
St. John
9450 Wicker Ave.
St. John IN
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Event Partner
This event is hosted by IU's Center for Urban and Regional Excellence
Registration
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