Don't Be a Victim: Online Solicitation and Financial Fraud

About this event

Join us for Don't Be a Victim: Online Solicitation and Financial Fraud, an educational presentation featuring practical strategies to help participants recognize online exploitation, identify financial scams, and protect themselves and others from victimization.

Online Solicitation (11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)

The internet plays a vital role in how young people connect, learn, and socialize-but it also provides opportunities for offenders to exploit them. This presentation explores how predators use social media, gaming platforms, messaging apps, grooming, and sextortion to target youth. Through real-world examples, participants will learn how offenders build trust, recognize warning signs of online exploitation, and have meaningful conversations that empower and protect young people. Attendees will leave with practical tools to promote safer online habits and help prevent online victimization.

Lunch (12:20 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.)

Financial Crime Prevention (12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.)

The rise of technology has created new opportunities for financial criminals to target individuals of all ages. This presentation provides practical tools to help participants recognize common scams, protect their personal and financial information, and reduce their risk of becoming victims. Topics include identity theft, phishing, online scams, investment fraud, elder financial exploitation, and steps to take if fraud occurs.

Guest Speaker:

Emily Martinez