Seniors can learn how to protect themselves from three main types of fraud through a course being offered at Elder U and Capilano University next month.
The course will be led by Sunshine Coast RCMP officer Jason Aho, who acts as the detachment’s digital computer field triage (DCFT) examiner.
“As a DCFT examiner, I’m trained to use a piece of forensic software to examine computers for digital evidence,” Aho said.
He has presented many fraud awareness talks on the Sunshine Coast; however, this is his first opportunity to lead a course at ElderU.
“I’m excited to have the opportunity to teach the course because prevention is the best tool we have against fraud,” Aho said, noting statistics show that in December of last year alone there was over $7 million reported lost to mass marketing frauds in Canada. “Keep in mind that we believe that fraud is actually under reported; often because people feel ashamed about being deceived.”
Aho plans to go over three main types of fraud with those who register for the course: mass marketing frauds, identity theft and payment card fraud.
The “Fraud Awareness in the 21st Century: Recognize it. Report it. Stop it.” course runs on three Mondays (March 2, 9 and 16) from 2 to 4 p.m. Those 55 and older can register for a $45 fee at https://csee.capilanou.ca or sign up in person at the Capilano University administration office at 5627 Inlet Ave.
ElderU courses are held on campus at Capilano University.
