Join us for this educational event where we will enjoy wine and charcuterie!
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, scams are becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect, posing a significant threat in online interactions. This empowerment program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify and protect yourself against the latest scams. Diving into the most current tactics used by criminals, exploring the common strategies and warning signs to watch for. Through real-life examples and expert insights, you can build skills to navigate online interactions safely and responsibly. Supporting a safer online experience for you and your loved ones.
April DeValkenaere is a forensic accountant and CEO of Fortress Forensic Investigations (www.protectyourfortress.com); providing advocacy for vulnerable adults of financial exploitation through forensic accounting services and education. She is a Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (CFCI), State Bar of Wisconsin Certified Paralegal (SBWCP) and, Certified as a Cryptocurrency Investigator (CCI). April has been recognized as a WEAAD Warrior (World Elder Abuse Awareness Day) by the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) for her efforts in teaching law enforcement how to investigate elder financial exploitation crimes. She also teaches the Justice for Fraud Victim’s Project (JFVP) at Marquette University in Milwaukee. With her knowledge as a former banker, law enforcement officer and white collar crime paralegal for a prosecutor’s office, April now consults in private and public sectors.