PhACT Lecture: "Staying Safe & Skeptical in the Age of Scams"

Event Title: "Staying Safe & Skeptical in the Age of Scams"

Speakers: Jon Michael

Time: 2:00 PM

Location: Online Event

NOTE: IT IS NECESSARY TO REGISTER FOR THIS LECTURE, IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK FOR ATTENDANCE. PLEASE REGISTER USING THE LINK BELOW.

Keep in mind there is a limit of 500 attendees and this event may fill up before the day of the event.

If the Zoom event fills up, you can also watch it on PhACT's YouTube Live Link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUankii4qI_qUbS9sOWHeLQ/live

Event Description:
Scammers are more prevalent, and more convincing, than ever. In this presentation, Jon Michael shifts focus from engaging with believers in the paranormal to practical protection against fraud. Drawing on his background in computer engineering, social engineering, and cybersecurity, he'll walk us through the most common scams today, including phone calls, emails, texts, and online traps.

You’ll learn how these scams work, how to spot the warning signs, and what steps you can take to protect yourself and those around you. With real-world examples and clear, accessible explanations, this talk offers tools you can use immediately to stay safer in a connected world.

About the Speaker:

• Jon Michael is a Computer Engineer at a large bank, with an education in Cybersecurity. He also hangs out with the hackers of DefCon919 on a monthly basis, practicing social engineering and computer hacking techniques. With extensive experience in IT infrastructure and a keen focus on digital security, Jon actively promotes critical thinking and skepticism as essential tools against misinformation. In his social media channel, "Jon Michael Has Questions," he explores conspiracy theories, paranormal claims, and common misconceptions, emphasizing skeptical inquiry and evidence based analysis.

About the Event Host:
PhACT (the Philadelphia Association for Critical Thinking) is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of scientific skepticism. If you would like to support speakers like this, consider becoming a member and/or making an online donation at www.phact.org

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