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)