Join us for a free, hands-on workshop designed to help older adults feel more confident and secure using the internet. In just 60 minutes, we’ll walk you through simple steps to protect your personal information and stay safe online.

You’ll learn how to create and manage strong passwords using easy-to-use tools like password managers and memorable passphrases. We’ll also explain what multi-factor authentication (MFA) is and how it adds an extra layer of security to your accounts.

We’ll show you how to adjust your social media privacy settings, manage your online accounts, and spot common privacy risks. You’ll also find out how identity theft happens—and what you can do to protect yourself, including how to freeze your credit reports if needed.

Everyone will receive helpful handouts and step-by-step guides so you can put what you learn into practice at home. Plus, there will be plenty of time for questions at the end.

This welcoming session is perfect for adults aged 55 and older. It will be held at the Cheyenne Mountain Library in Colorado Springs.

Topics include:

• Easy ways to create strong passwords

• Using password managers and passphrases

• Understanding multi-factor authentication

• Keeping your personal info private online

• How to avoid identity theft and monitor your accounts

• Freezing your credit to stop scammers

Let us help you take charge of your online safety—with clear guidance and friendly support every step of the way.

The internet is a fantastic tool for staying connected and learning new things, but it also comes with risks. Scammers often target older adults, making it essential to stay informed and vigilant. This free workshop is designed to provide adults aged 55 and older with essential cybersecurity awareness skills and teach them how to avoid scams.

In this workshop, you will:

• Learn how to recognize common online scams, including phishing emails, fraudulent phone calls, and suspicious text messages.

• Understand the principles of digital citizenship, such as protecting your online accounts and using the internet responsibly.

• Explore key cybersecurity best practices, like creating strong passwords, recognizing secure websites, and safeguarding your personal information.

• Discover how to report scams and respond quickly to potential threats.

• Gain confidence in safely navigating social media, online shopping, and email communications.

This 60-minute session is designed for older adults who want to feel empowered and secure in the digital space, whether they’re beginners or experienced users. No prior technical skills are needed.

The workshop will include time at the end for questions and to address your specific concerns.

Join us at Pike’s Peak Library 21c on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, at 2:00 PM for this engaging and informative event.

Attendance is free, and all materials are provided.

This workshop helps older adults take control of their online safety. We will teach attendees how to make and manage strong passwords using simple tools like password managers and passphrases. We’ll also explain how multi-factor authentication (MFA) works and why it adds important protection.

We will discuss how to keep personal information private online—such as adjusting social media privacy settings and managing account details. Attendees will learn how to avoid identity theft by understanding how data breaches happen and what steps they can take to monitor their accounts.

We’ll also teach how to freeze credit reports to prevent scammers from opening accounts in someone else’s name. Handouts and step-by-step guides will be provided so attendees can follow up at home.

By the end of this session, attendees will have practical tools and knowledge to feel safer and more confident using the internet.

This event runs 90 minutes, with plenty of breaks and time at the end for Q&A. It is geared towards adults over the age of 55 and will be hosted at the Round Rock Public Library in Round Rock, Texas.

Topics covered:

• Creating and managing strong passwords (password managers, passphrases)

• Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and why it’s important

• Keeping personal information private online (social media settings, online accounts)

• Avoiding identity theft (data breaches, monitoring accounts)

• How to freeze your credit

Pre-registration is open here. Attendance is free for anyone; all tickets are provided at no cost to attendees.

In this workshop, we will teach older adults how to protect themselves from online scams. Scammers often target older adults, so it’s important to know what to look for and how to stay safe. We will explain the most common scams—like fake tech support calls, phishing emails, romance scams, and messages pretending to be from the IRS or local authorities.

We will discuss the warning signs in emails, texts, and phone calls, such as bad grammar, urgent requests, or strange links. Attendees will learn how to check if a message or website is real and what to do if something doesn’t feel right.

We will also teach safe browsing habits, including how to spot fake websites and avoid risky links. To help attendees take action, we will explain where and how to report scams, and well as other followup recommendations.

By the end of the session, attendees will feel more prepared to recognize and stop scams before they cause harm.This event runs 90 minutes, with plenty of breaks and time at the end for Q&A. It is geared towards adults over the age of 55 and will be hosted at the Round Rock Public Library in Round Rock, Texas.

Topics covered:

• Red flags to spot scams in emails, phone calls, and texts

• How to verify if something is legitimate

• Safe browsing habits and recognizing fake websites

• Where and how to report scams

Pre-registration is open here. Attendance is free for anyone; all tickets are provided at no cost to attendees.

This event teaches older adults how to spot common scams and what to do if they think someone is trying to scam them. The class covers scams that happen by phone, email, or even in person, like fake charity requests or people pretending to be family members in trouble.

We will explain how scammers try to make people feel scared or rushed so they act quickly. Attendees will learn to stop and think before giving money or information. We will talk about ways to double-check if a message is real—like calling a trusted family member or checking with the company directly.

A big part of the class is learning how to report scams in Japan. We will discuss who to call—like the local police or the National Consumer Affairs Center—and what information to share when making a report.

Note: This class will be taught in Japanese and is in connecting with the local community center. For additional information, please contact us through our website.

In this workshop, older adults learn how to use the internet safely. The class starts with the basics—how to know if a website is safe by checking for a lock icon or “https” in the address bar. Participants also learn how to make strong passwords and why it’s important not to use the same password for every website.

There will be a group sharing session, where attendees can brainstorm what personal information is safe to share online and what should stay private, like home addresses or bank numbers. We will also discuss how to be careful about clicking on links or downloading files from unknown people or websites.

We will show examples of fake emails and websites, and everyone gets to practice spotting the warning signs. Participants also check the privacy settings on their own phones or computers. At the end, everyone gets a simple guide they can use at home.

Note: The class will be taught in Japanese. Invitation is through the local community center, please contact us through our website for further details.

This class helps older adults feel more comfortable using their smartphones and teaches them how to stay safe from phone scams. Participants learn how to change phone settings like screen brightness, text size, and sounds to make their phones easier to use. They also practice turning on security features like passcodes and fingerprint or face recognition.

The session explains common phone scams and how to spot them. People learn what scam calls sound like, such as someone pretending to be from the bank or a government office asking for money or personal information. The teacher explains red flags to watch out for—like pressure to act quickly or requests for private details.

There are practice activities where participants role-play answering scam calls and learn how to hang up or say no. Everyone gets a handout with helpful tips to take home.

By the end of the class, we hope you will feel confident using your phones and safer when talking to strangers who call.

Note: The class will be in Japanese. Invitation is through the local community center, please contact us through our website for further details.

Japan has experienced a significant rise in cyber crime, with substantial financial losses increasing year-over-year. In their 2022 crime statistics report, the National Policy Agency of Japan reported 17,570 cases of telephone and online fraud, with losses of 37.1 billion yen, a 31.5% increase from 2021. Online banking fraud also surged, with 1,136 incidents reported, a staggering 94.5% increase from 2021, causing 1.5 billion yen in damage with phishing as the primary method used. Because of the shame and confusion surrounding victims, many cases go unreported and the actual numbers are likely much higher.

Tickets are free; preregistration will open in June 2024.

This event is in Japanese and English, hosted at the Canopy Austin in Austin, TX.

One-hour workshop on digital safety, aimed at those over the age of 50 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Preregistration will open in June.

In this workshop at the Round Rock Public Library, Silver Safe & Secure will explain how seniors can protect themselves from virtual scams, with a special focus on how to spot common scams.

Preregistration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/digital-literacy-and-scam-prevention-tips-for-seniors-tickets-861607229417

Silver Safe and Secure will teach digital safety best practices at the Senior Fair event in Cedar Park, Texas.

Two-hour workshops on digital safety, avoiding online scams, and how to set up your devices (phone/computer) securely.

(all material taught in Japanese)