Shield Your Finances: Practical Tools for Fraud Prevention

Protect your money, identity, and peace of mind from increasingly sophisticated threats. This webinar will teach you how to identify common fraud schemes and protect yourself from financial loss. By the end of this webinar, you'll learn to: 1. Understand common types of fraud and recognize red flags. 2. Implement practical fraud prevention tips. 3. Access resources and support. Brought to you by the Massachusetts State Treasurer's Office of Economic Empowerment, and powered by Citizens. Learn more about the Worth & Wealth Seminars at mass.gov/Worth&Wealth 00:00 Introduction 02:12 Course Overview 02:51 Course Objectives 03:48 Introduction to Fraud 05:05 Types of Fraud 21:48 Financial Fraud Examples 26:19 Identity Theft 27:28 Phishing Scams 27:38 Online Shopping Scams 27:42 Social Media Scams 27:54 Elder Financial Fraud 39:30 Protecting Your Information 46:38 Staying Safe Online 46:52 What to Do if You Suspect Fraud 57:40 Your Bank's Role in Fraud Prevention 58:57 Take Action 01:02:11 Other Resources