Scams and Brain Injury: How Safe Are You?

Scams and Brain Injury: How Safe Are You? is organized by Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA).

Start date: 05/08/2024
End date: 05/31/2027

Description:
Scam losses now cost $1 trillion every year worldwide. Anyone can be scammed, but people with brain injury are at higher risk. One of the best ways to reduce vulnerability to being scammed is understanding how scams work and learning practical ways to stay safe online and on the phone. In this Carolyn Rocchio Caregivers webinar, Kate Gould, D.Psych., draws on 10 years of advocacy, research, and education on the topic of brain injury and scams. Joining her is brain injury survivor Colin Brokenshire, who discusses his experience with a scam.

 Session Objectives:

• Describe what scams are and how they work.
• Discuss the latest research about how brain injury can affect scam risk.
• Discuss practical and evidence-based tips to improve your online safety.