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Have you heard about the 81-year-old Missouri woman who made headlines recently after she was prosecuted in federal court for her participation in various fraud schemes on behalf of an online fraudster? Glenda Seim plead guilty last year for acting as a ‘money mule.’ Glenda went from being the victim of a Nigerian scam artist to joining him in fraud. She fell in love with a man she met online and ignored all warning signs as well as the concerns of her family and friends, until it was too late. This can happen to anyone. And it’s not necessarily just through online dating sites, or a romantic relationship at all. Communication can begin through a fraudulent email, text message, phone call and/or social media interaction. It can be a family member, friend, or a stranger taking advantage of your good will. Join Oasis Director of Technology, Amy VanDeVelde, Assistant US Attorney Tracy Berry and cybercrime sleuth and online dating blogger Patsy Roach as they discuss tactics used by cybercriminals to strike up online conversations for the sole purpose of draining your bank account. We will explore the use of social engineering and precautions you can take to protect yourself from internet-based scams.
