Conference on online scams

Concerned about the safety of seniors regarding the use of new technologies and online tools, the Conseil Consultatif Communal of Seniors (CCCA), in collaboration with the local Zone de Police, will organize a conference on online scams on Friday, November 13 at 2 PM in the Council room of the Municipal Administration. Entitled "Connected but protected", this informative moment aims to raise awareness among people about the different forms of cybercrime they may face on a daily basis. Through concrete examples, several themes will be addressed such as phone scams, fake SMS and emails, hacking attempts, internet frauds as well as manipulation techniques used by scammers. Practical advice will be offered in order to better protect one's personal data, accounts, and devices, and to adopt the right reflexes in the face of a suspicious situation. The conference will also address the procedures to follow with the bank and the police, as well as the information and useful evidence to provide when filing a complaint. Role-play scenarios and discussions will allow participants to ask their questions, share their experiences, and reinforce their vigilance against digital threats. The objective is to enable everyone to use digital tools with complete confidence, while offering the keys to avoid traps and know how to react to them. Info: 068/54.42.14 or florence.pitraerens@ellezelles.be.