BT Group and AbilityNet Host ‘The 12 Scams of Christmas’ Webinar to Safeguard Online Users During the Festive Season

BT Group and AbilityNet Host ‘The 12 Scams of Christmas’ Webinar to Safeguard Online Users During the Festive Season

(IN BRIEF) BT Group, in collaboration with the charity AbilityNet, is calling on individuals to participate in “The 12 Scams of Christmas” webinar, a crucial initiative aimed at enhancing online safety during the holiday season. With scammers frequently targeting vulnerable individuals online during this period, the one-hour live webinar will unveil the most prevalent scams and tactics to be cautious of. Scheduled for December 12th, this free event invites participants to register, whether for themselves or on behalf of loved ones seeking a better understanding of the online realm. The webinar will also provide a recording for all registrants, even if they cannot attend on the day. This endeavor is part of BT Group and AbilityNet’s joint effort to assist older and digitally excluded individuals in navigating the digital landscape. Research by BT Group underscores the eagerness of older internet users to bolster their online confidence, with a majority open to learning new tech skills. Through initiatives like this webinar, the partners aim to empower people with the knowledge necessary to feel secure while using digital platforms, especially during the holiday season when online scams are rampant.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 4-Dec-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — BT Group, in partnership with charity AbilityNet, is urging people to join “The 12 Scams of Christmas” webinar to protect themselves online.

As scammers are known to target vulnerable groups online during the festive period, the one-hour live webinar will reveal the most common tricks and tactics to watch out for.

Register here for the free event on December 12th, either for yourself or on behalf of loved ones who could benefit from understanding more about the online world. All those who register for the session will receive the recording afterward, even if they can’t attend on the day.

The event is part of BT Group and AbilityNet’s partnership to support older and digitally excluded people with navigating the online world.

It comes as research* from BT Group highlights older internet users, who may be more vulnerable to online scams, are keen to develop their online confidence. It reveals two thirds (65%) of older people think there’s no age limit on learning new skills, with almost half (49%) open to learning tech skills specifically.

Victoria Johnson, Social Impact Director at BT Group, said: “If you or someone you care about could benefit from learning more about scams, then join us for ‘The 12 Scams of Christmas’ webinar.

“The run up to Christmas is a time when we’re all online more, shopping for presents or booking events. But it’s also a time when scammers are ready to take advantage of people who are less tech savvy and perhaps aren’t online as much throughout the rest of the year.

“At BT Group, we understand the significance of supporting older and digitally excluded individuals to navigate the digital world. Through our partnership with AbilityNet and initiatives like this webinar, our goal is to empower people with the knowledge needed to feel confident online.”

Lucy Walsh, Digital Skills Trainer at AbilityNet, said: “Almost all of us will, at some time or another, be enticed by ‘scammers’ to part with our hard-earned cash, or our sensitive personal data. This kind of illegal activity is particularly rife during the festive season.

“So, at this time of year, it’s even more important that we spread the word about how we can take action to identify and avoid some common tactics used by online fraudsters.

“Older people, disabled people and those who are less confident with technology are particularly vulnerable to scams, so here at AbilityNet, we want to share some tips and tactics to help keep us all safer online and have a happier, safer Christmas”.

www.abilitynet.org.uk/ScamsWebinar

Notes to editors

*Research carried out by OnePoll in October 2022 of 1500 people over 60 years of age in the UK.

About BT Group

BT Group is the UK’s leading provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications and related secure digital products, solutions and services. We also provide managed telecommunications, security and network and IT infrastructure services to customers across 180 countries.

BT Group consists of three customer-facing units: Consumer serves individuals and families in the UK; Business covers companies and public services in the UK and internationally; Openreach is an independently governed, wholly owned subsidiary wholesaling fixed access infrastructure services to its customers – over 650 communications providers across the UK.

British Telecommunications plc is a wholly owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

For more information, visit www.bt.com/about

Media Contact:

Tеl: 0800 9177550
https://www.bt.com/media-enquiries

SOURCE: British Telecommunications

MORE ON BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, ETC.:

Follow EuropaWire on Google News
EDITOR'S PICK:

Comments are closed.