Real-World Relevance

Understand how scams actually occur and why they are effective. This course focuses on real-world patterns and examples to help you recognize potential threats in everyday situations.

Actionable Strategies

Learn practical steps you can take to protect your information, reduce your digital footprint, and respond appropriately when something doesn’t seem right.

Flexible Format

Learn at your own pace, on your own schedule. This training is entirely self-guided and accessible online, so you can build your knowledge when and where it works best for you.

About the Course

This course provides an overview of digital identity protection and awareness, with a focus on how scams work, how personal information is used, and steps you can take to reduce your risk. You’ll explore how your digital footprint is created, how scammers access and use information, and how to recognize common scam types and warning signs. Throughout the course, you’ll learn practical strategies to better protect your information and respond appropriately when something doesn’t seem right. This training is presented in spoken English and is interpreted into ASL. The presenter uses high-contrast slides and captions are available.

Course Curriculum

11 Chapters · 20 Lessons

  1. 1

    Start Here

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      Please Read Before Beginning

  2. 2

    Course Introduction

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      Overview & Instructor Introduction

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      Digital Identity Protection and Awareness Handout

  3. 3

    The Modern Scam Landscape

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      The Modern Scam Landscape

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      Knowledge Check

  4. 4

    What Shapes Your Digital Footprint

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      What Shapes Your Digital Footprint

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      Knowledge Check

  5. 5

    What Makes Up a Digital Footprint

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      What Makes Up a Digital Footprint

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      Knowledge Check

  6. 6

    Best Practices for Protecting Your Information

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      Best Practices for Protecting Your Information

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      Knowledge Check

  7. 7

    Social Media Risks & How to Protect Yourself

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      Social Media Risks & How to Protect Yourself

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      Knowledge Check

  8. 8

    How Scammers Get Your Information

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      How Scammers Get Your Information

  9. 9

    Types of Scams & Warning Signs

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      Types of Scams & Warning Signs

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      Knowledge Check

  10. 10

    Best Practices on Avoiding Scams

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      Best Practices on Avoiding Scams

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      Knowledge Check

  11. 11

    RID CEU Request Form & Evaluation

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      RID CEU and/or Certificate Request Form

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Evaluation

About the Presenter

Over the last ten years, Lauren Carr has delivered training across various audiences addressing digital awareness and online security, advising on open-source information and social media risks such as exploitation, identity thieves, hackers, and scams. Her professional experience includes supporting government, military, law enforcement, and their families in managing their digital footprints to avoid unwanted exposures and mitigate risks. Lauren is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, holding a degree in Peace, War, and Defense, and holds a master's in Applied Intelligence from Mercyhurst University.

Approved for RID CEUs

This course has been approved for RID CEUs! Vancro Integrated Interpreting Services (VIIS) is an approved RID CMP sponsor for continuing education activities. This workshop is offered for .1 CEUs in the General Studies area at the “little to no” content knowledge level. Participants who wish to receive RID CEUs must provide their RID member number when prompted. CEUs will be reported to RID by VIIS. Important Note for Non-RID CEUs: If you are seeking CEUs for an organization other than RID (for example, BEI or another certification body), VIIS will not report those on your behalf. You may use the certificate of attendance you receive to request CEUs directly from your certifying organization. VIIS is committed to offering educational opportunities free from discrimination and bias. For accommodation requests or questions, please contact: [email protected]

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What You'll Learn

Objective #1

Gain a comprehensive understanding of an individual's digital signature and how adversaries utilize this information to steal, hack, and exploit for financial or personal gain

Objective #2

Learn multiple mitigation tools and best practices for protecting information and how to report if exploited

Objective #3

Understand five reasons why scams are so effective and four ways scammers access your information

Ready to Better Protect Your Information?

Build awareness of how scams work and take practical steps to reduce your risk. Enroll now to strengthen your understanding of digital identity and make more informed decisions about your personal information.

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