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Spotting Scams in Emails, Texts, and Calls

2026-03-26 19:00:00 2026-03-26 20:00:00 America/Regina Spotting Scams in Emails, Texts, and Calls Think you can’t be tricked? Join "Spot the Fake" to test your skills against real-life scams. Learn to identify the hidden traps in emails, texts, and calls that steal money and identities every day. Online - Zoom Business

Thursday, March 26
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-26 19:00:00 2026-03-26 20:00:00 America/Regina Spotting Scams in Emails, Texts, and Calls Think you can’t be tricked? Join "Spot the Fake" to test your skills against real-life scams. Learn to identify the hidden traps in emails, texts, and calls that steal money and identities every day. Online - Zoom Business

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Think you can’t be tricked? Join "Spot the Fake" to test your skills against real-life scams. Learn to identify the hidden traps in emails, texts, and calls that steal money and identities every day.

In December 2025, a Regina grandmother received a sobbing phone call from her "granddaughter" claiming she was in jail. The voice was identical—down to the specific mannerisms—but it was actually an AI clone created from a 3-second social media clip. She nearly lost $7,000.

In July, Saskatchewan residents were targeted by fake investment ads using deepfake videos of Premier Scott Moe. And just last month, thousands of Canadians received "Carbon Rebate" text messages that looked 100% legitimate but drained bank accounts in minutes.

Fraud is no longer just about typos. It has evolved into high-tech psychological warfare.

Join us for "Spot the Fake," an urgent and interactive workshop designed to upgrade your digital self-defense. We will move beyond general advice and dissect the exact tactics hitting Saskatchewan right now. You will hear the audio of real scam calls, analyze the "perfect" fake emails, and learn the simple tools that can save your life savings.

What You Will Learn:

  • The AI "Grandparent" Trap: Hear the terrifying reality of AI voice cloning and learn the one simple "Family Password" strategy that stops it instantly.
  • The "Recovery Room" Scam: How fraudsters are now posing as lawyers or "recovery agents" to scam victims a second time.
  • The Text Message Minefield: From "CRA Grocery Rebates" to "Canada Post Delivery Holds"—we’ll show you the 2-second test to spot a smishing link.
  • The "Have I Been Compromised?" A real-time check to see if your email and password are already for sale on the dark web.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Personal Finance |

TAGS: | Finance |

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Phone: 306-777-6000

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Mon, Mar 23 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 24 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 25 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 26 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 27 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 28 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 29 12:00PM to 5:00PM

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About Regina Public Library


We are a dynamic hub of literacy, learning, curiosity and new ideas, integral to the social and economic vibrancy of Regina. We inspire individuality, connection and diversity. Many of our online programs are conducted using Zoom.

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