Protecting Others Workshop | Smart Like A Fox™

Community Protection & Advocacy

Protecting Others

Recognizing, Intervening & Preventing Fraud for Those You Care About

Sometimes the hardest part of fraud prevention isn't protecting yourself — it's protecting someone you care about. This workshop teaches you how to recognize when someone is being targeted, how to step in without creating conflict, and how to help your community build lasting defenses.

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What You'll Learn

Three tiers that take you from spotting the warning signs that someone is being scammed to building community-level fraud prevention systems that protect the people around you.

Tier 1 — Intro

"Something Doesn't Look Right"

Protecting Others

Helping a family member who may be sending money to a scammer
Recognizing gift card scams in progress
Common behavioral changes that signal someone is being manipulated
Why victims often defend the person scamming them

Includes: Behavioral Red-Flag Checklist & Assessment Tool

Tier 2 — Intermediate

"How to Step In"

Protecting Others

Preventing workplace scams involving urgent payment requests
Helping neighbors avoid contractor or repair scams
How to have a conversation without making someone feel judged
When and how to involve banks, law enforcement, or adult protective services

Includes: Step-by-Step Intervention & Containment Guide

Tier 3 — Advanced

"Building a Safety Net"

Protecting Others

Responding when friends or family share false or misleading information
Building a community-level fraud awareness program
Creating a family fraud prevention plan with trusted contacts
How to report scams on behalf of someone who has been victimized

Includes: Fraud Reporting & Community Prevention Toolkit

Who This Workshop Is For

Anyone who wants to protect the people around them — family members, elderly parents, neighbors, coworkers, or community members. Especially valuable for caregivers, community leaders, HR professionals, and anyone who has watched someone they care about fall victim to fraud.