Wise & Wired Workshop
Schedule
Tue Dec 23 2025 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am
UTC-05:00Location
Gaffney Senior Center | Gaffney, SC
About this Event
According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), adults +65 lost over $4.88 billion to online scams last year — the highest loss group in America.
- 💔 Many were targeted through tech support scams and fake “virus alerts.”
- 💸 Others fell victim to investment and romance scams — losing their savings to criminals using fake profiles and cloned voices.
- 😢 And thousands of families were hurt by deepfake calls and A.I.-generated messages pretending to be loved ones in distress.
But it doesn’t have to be that way.
The Wise & Wired™ Workshop helps you take back control — with simple, repeatable habits that keep your finances, identity, and peace of mind secure.
Designed for adults aged 65 and older, this workshop teaches how to:
✅ Recognize the most common scams targeting older adults
✅ Protect your phone, computer, and Wi-Fi router from hackers
✅ Detect fake links, calls, and A.I.-generated “deepfakes”
✅ Report fraud to the FBI’s IC3.gov and recover funds faster
✅ Build a personal “Digital Safety Routine” with your Trusted Cyber Buddy
Bring a Cyber Buddy with you!!!
“Technology doesn’t have to be terrifying — when we learn together, we stay protected together.”
— Dr. Cynthia Sutherland
Facilitator
Dr. Cynthia Sutherland, DSc, CISSP
Global Cyber Guardian • The Resilience Transformer™
Founder of BlackCrest Cyber & The Cyber Resilience Leadership Institute
Where is it happening?
Gaffney Senior Center, 499 West Rutledge Avenue, Gaffney, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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