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Protect yourself from scams and fraud
Jun 06, 2022 12:00 PM
Technology and the pandemic have unfortunately made it easier for frauds and scams. According to Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, last year was a very costly year for Canada. Over 67,000 Canadian fell victim to frauds and scams at a cost of $380M!
This year the numbers are even more alarming, as of April 30, 2022, over 18,000 Canadians have reported falling victims to scams and frauds at a reported lost of $163.9M! Now those are only the reported cases. The actual numbers are even higher.
The club’s President-Elect, Julio Batres-Gavidia will be giving us some tips and tricks on how to protect yourself from falling victims to online and telephone scammers. He will focus on:
Educating yourself on common fraud techniques Securing your devices Avoiding phishing scams Protecting Your Credit Tips on using shopping platforms such as Amazon, E-Bay, etc. Two-Step verification - What is it and why you should be using it. Protecting your passwords
Julio is currently the CEO of Paradigm Ventures Niagara Inc. An innovative technology company that develops immersive digital experiences and provide consulting service to world class retail companies and international brands such as HP, Staples, Compugen and Holt Renfrew. As an experienced tech developer and systems engineer he has delivered demonstrations, and talks at symposiums and seminars on the topic of next level reality technologies and cybersecurity at various technological conventions across Canada, including SiberX, Toronto District School Board Conference and the Annual GRICS General Conference. |
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Jun 13, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
TIckets are limited so purchase them early by clicking here.
Every year, the Rotary Club of St. Catharines South awards Rotary Medals to a female and male graduating student from 5 local area high schools, who best exemplifies the quality of citenzenship, leadership and personify the rotary motto of "Service Above Self" while mirroring our "4 Way Test" in their scholastic, volunteer and day-to-day activities.
Each Medalist receives a wooden plaque with their medals displayed.
Their names are also displayed on a permanent plaque displayed at each school.
This year the award ceremony will take place at Johnny Rocco's St. Catharines. Tickets are limited and available at a first come, first serve basis, so please purchase your ticket early.
The luncheon will start promptly at NOON. |
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Jun 21, 2022 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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