CPE Program Presentation:

Program Knowledge Level: Overview
Instructional delivery methods: Webinar

Prerequisite: None
Advance Preparation: None required
Recommended CPE credit: 1.5

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge

Description:

This presentation will examine the multiple types of scams being used on Ohioan’s today, the challenges we face from globalized crime syndicates, and the implications for an uneducated general public. Real world examples will be used to highlight potential identification of attempts or to assist in recognition of unreported crime. The presentation will also provide strategies to protect yourself, family, friends, coworkers, and teams against these attacks.

Learning objectives:

1. Have a better understanding of the scams that affect our community today.
2. Know what to do is someone you know is part of a financial scam.
3. Have resources/tools you can utilize to help educate the public.
4. Know how to report these scams.

Major Subjects:

• Elder Abuse focused schemes
• Government Impersonation Scams
• Robocalls and Covid-19 Scams
• Sweepstakes and Lottery Scams
• Investment Scams
• Account Takeover
• Overpayment Scam
• Tech Support
• Phishing Emails
• LEO Vishing Calls
• Romance Scams
• Cryptocurrency
• Pig Butchering

Presenter:

Senior Special Agent Michael Fields

SSA Fields has been employed by the United States Secret Service for 22 years.  Currently, SSA Fields is assigned to the Columbus Resident Office, manages the USSS Columbus Cyber Fraud Task Force, and responsible for investigating multiple types of financial crimes cases including BEC, Pig Butchering, Crypto-Currency, counterfeit, and fraud.

Host Organization

Central Ohio Association of Government Accountants (AGA)

Brian Fike

614-468-5600

[email protected]

Event Date

4/9/2024

# of Hours Available

1.5

Location

Virtual
PO Box 822
Hilliard, OH 43026

Onsite Contact

Kevin O'Connor
Education Co-Chair
Central Ohio AGA Education Committee
614-365-8902
[email protected]