Grow with Google: protect yourself, Your Venue & Staff from online scams
Protect Yourself, your Venue & Staff from Online Scams
Scammers are targeting venues, ticketing systems, and business accounts. Learn how to spot warning signs and safeguard your operations in this Grow with Google workshop.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Understand what online scams are & how scammers target you
🚨 Identify red flags and warning signs
🔐 Best practices to protect your venue, staff, and customers
Instructor: Roberto Martinez, Google Digital Coach
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Staff or Team Discussion Questions
General Understanding
What are online scams, and why are they a growing concern?
What types of information do scammers typically seek?
Google Account Security
Why is it important to create a secure Google account?
What steps should you take to protect your Google account from unauthorized access?
Phishing Scams
What is phishing, and how do scammers typically carry out phishing attacks?
What are common warning signs of phishing emails?
How should you respond if you receive a suspicious email?
What steps should you take to report a phishing scam on Google?
Employment Scams
What are employment scams, and how do they usually operate?
What are the warning signs that a job offer might be a scam?
Why should you never pay for a job application or training in advance?
What can you do to verify the legitimacy of a job offer?
Romance Scams
How do romance scams work, and where are they commonly encountered?
What are the emotional manipulation tactics used in romance scams?
Why is it important to verify the identity of someone you meet online before sending money?
How can reverse image searches help protect you from romance scams?
General Scam Awareness
What are the common warning signs across all types of scams?
Why is urgency a common tactic used by scammers?
Why should you be cautious about links or attachments in unsolicited emails or messages?
What should you do if you suspect you are being targeted by a scam?
Protecting Personal Information
What types of personal information are most valuable to scammers?
What steps can you take to protect your personal information online?
How can using secure passwords and two-factor authentication help safeguard your accounts?
Practical Application and Prevention
How can creating a Google Doc help you organize information about online safety?
What resources are available through Google Career Certificates to learn more about cybersecurity?
What are some ways to educate others about online scams and digital safety?