On Friday February 3rd, ’17 Pittsfield
Dept. of Public Safety’s Crime Prevention program will host an Open House
for residents, businesses , owners / managers , faith leaders to provide
information from two important outreach efforts; “Tax ID Theft Awareness
and Cyber Security ( National Data Privacy)”.
This event is designed to provide information on how “not
to become a victim” of tax fraud , telephone, and emails scams
that are / will be happening through the April 15th filing
deadline.
2017 ‘s Cyber Security – National Data Privacy Day:
-Telephone scams – “Can you Hear me Now?” and others,,,
-Ransomware Incidents and how to avoid being a victim / What
are Bitcoins and other cryptocurrency?
-Identity Theft, Data breach response for businesses / 5
ways to help employees be #PrivacyAware
-Protecting personal information / What to do if you are a
victim of a cybercrime
-Tips on avoiding- The Grandparents scam, Tech support
scams, and others
-10 Most dangerous mobile apps (teens / tweens) /
bullying and cyberbullying
-Safety tips for Mobile Devices
-Online safety tips for Older Adults
-How Colleges use kids’ Social Media feeds / Privacy tips
for Teens
-Online gaming tips for parents / teens
-Privacy Tips for using Public Computers and Wireless
networks
-Before you download that app, ask why do you need access to
so much information on my device?
-Vulnerable Seniors – financial , exploitation, neglect,
physical, and more (www.blueprintforaging.org)
-Red Flag Rules; impact on businesses, faith communities
that keep financial / personal information
From: Rich Coleman, PSCC,
Pittsfield Twp. DPS, 734 822-4959