Internet Scam Prevention Workshop

Resources

Overview

This website contains a collection of curated resources, and tips, for avoiding internet scams. If you or your lived one, was a victim of an internet scam please report it to the proper government agency.

About Us

The instructors in our workshop are all members of AmeriCorps's CTEP program. CTEP, also know as the Community Technology Empowerment program, works to bridge the digital gap. Our groups goal is to educate individuals with varying degrees of digital literacy on common scams they might face online.

Types of Scams we will be covering

SMiShing

Phishing

Resources

The following are a some curated resources for participants:

Resources Created By CTEP

Scams Checklist
Tips to Avoid Phishing Scams
Presentation On Avoiding Scams
SMiShing Exposed: The "New" Phish
Phishing Scams Exposed
Victim of a phish? Take these steps...

Other Resources

Phishing Scams Exposed
Practical Advice For Internet Scams

Government Sites to Contact and Resources

Commerce Department
Fraud Report Form
Minnesota Attorney General's office

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