Scams, Frauds, and Deep Fakes: Smart Rules Every Family Needs to Know Now

859,000 Americans reported being scammed in 2024*.  The emotional toll, shame, isolation, and the loss of confidence doesn’t show up in any statistic.  The problem is enormous and growing.  Understanding why scams are working so well is the key to stopping them. 

Join this informative session and learn how to:

• Recognize the emotional and cognitive triggers scammers use to bypass your rational thinking
• Identify the patterns that appear in nearly every scam, from romance to investment tech support
• Respond with P.R.O.O.F., a simple 5-step system that protects you without requiring technical expertise
• Recover faster if you’ve already been targeted, with clear reporting protocols 

*Source: FBI IC3 2024 Annual report

Presented by Wealth Management at UW Credit Union.