COURSE 2
Social Media & Government Scams
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Identify fake profiles, impersonation attempts, and government-related scam messages. Learn to verify official communications and safeguard against frauds posing as agencies like the IRS or Medicare.
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Duration: 2 hours
Learning Goals
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Manage social media privacy and security settings
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Identify common phishing and impersonation scams (Medicare, Social Security, immigration, delivery)
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Learn how to verify suspicious communications
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Understand how to report scams to proper authorities
Overview
Course Overview
Social Media Management & Privacy Setting
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Adjust privacy control on social media account
Phishing Basics
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Recognize fake emails, texts, and calls
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Review sample scam messages
Government Impersonation Scams
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Recognize government scams
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how to avoid scams
Reporting
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How to report scam (local/states/FTC/IC3)
