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Signature workshop / For seasoned adults

scamlikely.

Outsmarting the Scammers

Recognize the signs. Know your next move. Digital safety education for older adults, taught with practical examples and zero judgment.

  • 60 minutes
  • In person
  • Up to 20 participants
  • $250 per session
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A hand holding a phone showing a scam text — “Your parcel is delayed. Pay a redelivery fee now.” — with “Money request” and “Pressure to act” circled

Old tricks. New tools.

One simple rule
to remember.

From prize letters to text-message scams, most fraud relies on the same tactics: urgency, pressure, and an unexpected request. Participants leave with a habit they can use every time.

  1. 01

    Stop.

    Pause before you respond, click, or call back. Urgency is the scammer’s best tool.

  2. 02

    Verify.

    Check using a trusted contact method you find yourself, not the one in the message.

  3. 03

    Decide.

    Choose a safer next step with confidence, and know who to tell.

Inside the workshop

See it.
Question it.
Verify it.

Participants practice spotting the clues that matter, talk through what they’d do, and choose a safe next step, all with fictional examples.

Fictional text message

“Your bank account is locked. Click this link immediately.”

Why it’s suspicious

Urgency, plus a request to follow an unexpected link.

What to do

Contact the bank using its official app or a number you trust.

The series / Four practical sessions

Confidence is
a learned skill.

Start with Scam Likely, or bring the full series. Short demonstrations, partner conversations, guided practice, and take-home materials.

  • Session 1 · Scam awareness

    Outsmart the Scammers

    Spot suspicious texts, calls, and emails. Practice independent verification and a safe response.

  • Session 2 · Everyday technology

    Make Your Smartphone Work for You

    Get comfortable with everyday smartphone features and useful settings.

  • Session 3 · AI literacy

    Meet Your AI Assistant

    Explore practical uses of AI, learn what not to share, and practice checking answers.

  • Session 4 · Digital independence

    Your Digital Independence Toolkit

    Bring the skills together into a repeatable plan and a personal reference toolkit.

Workshop format and timing are confirmed with host organizations. All exercises use fictional examples. No passwords or sensitive account details are ever requested.

For libraries / Senior communities / Nonprofits

Everything your group needs.

Serving St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and Metro East. Dates, room setup, and printing are confirmed together.

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  • Hands-on activities with fictional examples
  • Time for questions and answers
  • A take-home safety-plan handout
  • Plain-language, judgment-free teaching

Let’s bring Scam Likely to you.

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Build confidence.

A 60-minute, in-person workshop for your community.

Scam Likely · $250 per session

Up to 20 participants. Includes activities, Q&A, and a safety-plan handout.

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