Charity staff working with older people have a crucial role to play in protecting their service users from online scams and fraud. Unfortunately, older people are often the targets of these threats, and without the necessary skills and knowledge, they can be vulnerable to significant financial losses and other negative consequences.
Thanks to funding from the Cyber Resilience Unit at the Scottish Government, Digital Skills Education are delivering free cyber resilience workshops in Scotland to help support older people develop the skills and confidence needed to keep safe online.
The workshop is suitable for everyone over the age of 50 in Scotland, and covers important topics such as how to spot and avoid online scams and how to protect your personal information online.
Kirstie Steele, Project Manager, Digital Skills Education said:
“Our workshops are designed to be accessible and easy to understand for older people. We recognise that many older adults may feel intimidated by technology or unsure of how to protect themselves from online threats. That’s why we’ve created a safe and supportive learning environment that emphasises practical skills and hands-on experience. Our goal is to help older adults feel confident and empowered when using technology, and to ensure that they can participate fully in today’s digital society.”
Initiatives like this one can help ensure that older adults are not left vulnerable to online scams and fraud. The free workshops are an important step towards improving cyber resilience and ensuring that everyone can stay safe online.
Digital Skills Education is calling for any charity, voluntary, and community groups that support older people who would like to partner to organise a free workshop.
Click here for more information and to book a free course.