Description:

In our increasingly digital world, scammers continue to develop new, sophisticated scams to target all age groups. The best way to avoid becoming a victim is to know what these scams look like. Join us as we discuss the basics of online scams including tips on how to identify fraudulent behaviors and protecting your information in the digital world.

 Learning Objectives:

1. Attendees will be able to identify scammer’s tactics used to persuade potential victims.

2. Attendees will be able to identify the common online scams.

3. Attendees will learn best practices for keeping themselves safe online.

Presenter:

Genevieve Waterman, DSW, M.S., MASM serves as the director of the Corporate Partnerships & Engagement at the National Council on Aging (NCOA), where she leads initiatives on economic security, housing, and employment in later life. During her tenure at NCOA, Dr. Waterman has led innovative programs to help low-income older adults create customized plans to achieve financial security and curriculums that educate older adults to avoid scams and financial exploitation. Dr. Waterman also developed the strategic vision of NCOA’s Age Well Planner, a digital tool that guides individuals through key decisions designed to make their money last longer and address health care needs.

Genevieve holds a Doctorate of Social Work from the University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. She also holds a Master of Aging Services Management from the University of Southern California Davis School of Gerontology and a Master of Applied Gerontology from Towson University’s Center for Productive Aging.