Peter Vogel’s Tech Wise
In previous columns we’ve made mention of community forums which help educate people about measures they can take to increase awareness of scams and to improve safety in a variety of areas.
With some of you who are reading this arriving through links in my columns in the BC Catholic newspaper it is worth noting that scams can surface in faith communities, and parishes in the Vancouver region have not been immune.
Want to become more aware of scams, and learn about public safety measures you can adopt? Consider attending a free Community Safety & FireSmart Forum. These multifaceted loss mitigation educational events cover scam awareness, FireSmart wildfire mitigation, DIY target hardening techniques, and emergency preparedness.
Two such forums are set for later this year, one in Port Moody, the other in Ladner. Check them out below. More, including registration, at Globalscamwatch.org/forum.
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