Scamageddon: How to Outwit Cybercriminals and Save Your Wallet
Online scams are now the unofficial national sport, with text scam losses soaring to $470 million in 2024. Enter the Cyber Civic Engagement program, aiming to transform everyday folks into cybersecurity superheroes. Because let’s face it, the internet shouldn’t feel like a haunted house ride.
Hot Take:
Who knew that scam artists are the new stars of the digital world, with their own twisted versions of reality shows? You could say they’re the Kardashians of the cyber realm—minus the glitz and glam. It seems like everyone has a scam story these days, whether you’re a young whippersnapper or a wise elder. But fret not, because the Aspen Policy Academy is here to save the day with their new Cyber Civic Engagement program. So, grab your capes, future cyber heroes, because it’s time to turn that scammed frown upside down and fight back against the cyber criminals with the power of knowledge and a dash of government intervention!
Key Points:
- In 2024, text scam losses reported to the FTC hit $470 million, a fivefold increase from 2020.
- The Aspen Policy Academy launched Cyber Civic Engagement to raise cybersecurity awareness.
- Government action is crucial for preventing scams, with a call for better regulation of online ads.
- Participants will learn to effectively engage with government officials for stronger cybersecurity measures.
- The fragmented governmental approach needs consolidation for improved effectiveness.