Recognising Scams and Associated Risks (06RN07TL/24)
Course details
| Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 18:00 | 20:00 |
| Total | £9.50 |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | £9.50 |
We use our digital devices for a range of daily tasks such as communicating with loved ones, sharing information online, or even emailing potential employers. With all this online activity, it can sometimes be difficult to spot what’s a scam and what’s real! That’s where our course, Recognising Scams and Associated Risks, comes in to teach you the basics of spotting fraudulent schemes and scams before they spot you. With your tutor, you will explore classic scams as well as the latest cyber tricks and most importantly you will equip yourself with the knowledge to not only recognise a scam, but also how to confidently report them. Come along and join us for this short 2-hour course and become a savvy defender against digital deception!
What will I learn?
On this course, you will learn:
- What is a scam and which devices we can come across scams.
- Different types of scams.
- Tips and tricks for identifying scams to help keep yourself safe.
- How to report a scam and where to find support.
How much will it cost?
This course is funded through Tailored Learning with the purpose of improving your essential digital skills. The cost is visible at the top of the page. Concessions may be available dependent on circumstances.
What is it like to learn with East Riding Adult Learning and Employability?
At East Riding Adult Learning and Employability we pride ourselves on the support we give to our learners, from the very first time you contact us, to the day you achieve your goals.
If you choose to join this course you will be supported by our dedicated staff, learn in a small friendly and welcoming group, have the opportunity to take part in activities to practise your skills, be encouraged to continue to practise when you are away from the classroom and receive lots of encouragement to help you build both your skills and your confidence.
As well as working in groups, you will benefit from regular time working with your tutor, discussing your progress and planning your next steps. They will also tell you about all of the other great opportunities that you have access to including help with developing your skills, joining one of our creative skills classes or sessions to improve your health, wellbeing, confidence or resilience. If you are looking for work or aiming for a change of role, then your tutor will also make you aware of the employability programmes we have available to support you in achieving your employment goals.
Our team will be there to support you at every step of your journey and we always welcome your feedback to help us ensure that you feel safe, happy, supported and welcome.
What do I need to join the course?
A willingness to learn and a positive attitude! You do not need any prior knowledge in this area to attend, however you might benefit from having some understanding of the internet, using emails and communicating online as we will discuss scams related to these areas. If you would like to find out more about these first, talk to one of our friendly members of staff about the range of Computer/Smartphone and Tablet courses that we offer to help you brush up on the basics.
What do I need to provide for the first session?
You might find it helpful to bring a notebook and pen to make some notes to help with your learning.
Virtual Learning Only: If you are attending virtually, you will need to make sure you have a suitable PC/laptop to allow you to join the virtual group with your tutor. You will be sent a link to Microsoft Teams, which can be accessed through the web browser, so you will require a stable internet connection to join the course.
What could I do next?
You can choose to complete some of our other digital courses to improve your computer skills. As a next step, you could choose to learn about managing files and folders on a computer, or even managing your emails on a computer, smartphone or tablet. We have a range of computers/laptops and smartphones/tablets courses to choose from; talk to any friendly member of staff to help you get started.
Can we help you to learn?
You can find more information on the Financial help and additional support page or you can contact us to talk about this and any other support we can provide.