RMA Presents “Don’t Fall for It! Recognizing and Avoiding Scams”
Aaron Woodin, a computer expert, delivered a talk on recognizing and avoiding digital scams, emphasizing how scammers exploit trust, urgency, and emotional manipulation to deceive victims. He detailed common tactics such as fake invoices, scam pop-ups, social media impersonations, and phone-based threats, while offering practical advice like using official contact numbers, enabling SIM protection, and securing personal information. Woodin stressed the importance of prevention, including regular data backups, using two-factor authentication, and reporting incidents to authorities if targeted by scams.
