Online Scams in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How It Affects Seniors
February 17, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
How Are Scammers Using AI In Online Scams?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) powers many of the tools we use every day; from voice assistants to online banking and even healthcare. While AI offers convenience and innovation, it also gives scammers new ways to deceive. Today, AI-enhanced scams can fake voices, create lifelike phishing emails, and design convincing ads that are harder than ever to spot.
Seniors are targeted by these scams every day. That’s why learning digital literacy skills is more important than ever. By exploring the uses of everyday AI and how scammers exploit it, you’ll gain the confidence to protect your independence and personal information online.
Join us at the Stouffville 55+ Active Living Fair for a practical, engaging session where you’ll learn:
- Everyday AI is and how it’s shaping everyday life
- How scammers use AI to trick people with fake calls, emails, and ads
- The risks of AI-related data breaches and how they affect you
- Practical strategies to protect your privacy and prevent scams
Why Attend?
As we live in the evolving age of technology, fraud has become the primary crime committed against Canadian seniors. With the rise of AI, scammers now have powerful tools to create fake voices, hyper-real phishing emails, and convincing impersonations, making it harder than ever to tell what’s real from what’s fraudulent. By attending, you’ll build the digital literacy skills needed to spot online scams before they strike, protect your personal and financial information, and know what steps to take if you think you’ve been targeted. In today’s fast-changing online world, staying informed isn’t just helpful, it’s essential.
Access our resources for seniors at KnowledgeFlow.org to equip yourself with knowledge on combating scams, and exploring AI; not just the benefits, but the harms.
Registration Details
To register, contact Nora Jones and the Stouffville 55+ Club at (905)-642-7529 ext 5332. This is a lunch and learn session with lunch generously provided by Fieldgate Retirement Living.
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