WEBINAR ON SCAMS AND PHISHING AWARENESS
Bank of Valletta is organising its first-ever public webinar, aimed at helping individuals stay safe from scams and phishing attacks, offering practical advice to support people in protecting their personal and financial information.
Delivered in Maltese, this initiative forms part of the Bank’s ongoing commitment to financial education and customer protection. The webinar will be led by the Bank’s Group Chief Anti-Financial Crime and Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Ryan Caruana. CEO, Kenneth Farrugia, will also be present and making an intervention. During the session, attendees will learn about the methods used by fraudsters, how scams typically unfold, and the steps one can take to stay protected. Using real-world examples and straightforward language, the session will offer practical advice on how to recognise red flags, safeguard personal and financial information, and respond appropriately to suspicious activity.
Overview
Bank of Valletta is organising its first-ever public webinar, aimed at helping individuals stay safe from scams and phishing attacks, offering practical advice to support people in protecting their personal and financial information.
Delivered in Maltese, this initiative forms part of the Bank’s ongoing commitment to financial education and customer protection. The webinar will be led by the Bank’s Group Chief Anti-Financial Crime and Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Ryan Caruana. CEO, Kenneth Farrugia, will also be present and making an intervention. During the session, attendees will learn about the methods used by fraudsters, how scams typically unfold, and the steps one can take to stay protected. Using real-world examples and straightforward language, the session will offer practical advice on how to recognise red flags, safeguard personal and financial information, and respond appropriately to suspicious activity.
Delivered in Maltese, this initiative forms part of the Bank’s ongoing commitment to financial education and customer protection. The webinar will be led by the Bank’s Group Chief Anti-Financial Crime and Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Ryan Caruana. CEO, Kenneth Farrugia, will also be present and making an intervention. During the session, attendees will learn about the methods used by fraudsters, how scams typically unfold, and the steps one can take to stay protected. Using real-world examples and straightforward language, the session will offer practical advice on how to recognise red flags, safeguard personal and financial information, and respond appropriately to suspicious activity.
Why Attend?
Financial scams and phishing attempts continue to rise, targeting people from all walks of life. Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using tactics that exploit emotions such as fear, urgency, and trust. Awareness and knowledge are the best defence. The webinar will support those present by equipping them with the tools they need to protect themselves.
Scammers are smart, but with the right information, you can be smarter.
Agenda Highlights:
Ħu Ħsieb
Ipproteġi Lilek Innifsek minn Scams u Phishing
Webinar Onlajn
L-Erbgħa, 7 ta’ Mejju 2025
17:00 – 18:00
17:00 – 17:05 Merħba u Introduzzjoni
· Għal xiex ninsabu hawnhekk illum?
17:05 – 17:20 Nifhmu l-Iscams Finanzjarji u Prattiċi ta’ Frodi
· X’inhuma scams u frodi finanzjarja?
· Tipi Komuni: scams b’email, scams bit-telefown, websites foloz, social engineering
· Eżempji reali ta’ scams li saru dan l-aħħar
17:20 – 17:35 Kif Jaħdmu l-Frodisti
· Prattiċi użati mill-frodisti biex iqarrqu bil-vittmi
· Kif jimmiraw lejn individwi u negozji
· Il-psikoloġija wara l-iscams
17:35 – 17:50 Kif Għandek Tipproteġi Lilek Innifsek
· Il-bozoz il-ħomor li għandek toqgħod attent minnhom
· L-aħjar prattiċi biex tibqa’ sikur (passwords b’saħħithom, tivverifika s-sorsi, tirrapporta l-iscams)
· Kif il-Bank qed jipproteġi lill-klijenti tiegħu
17:50 – 18:00 Mistoqsijiet u Kelmtejn tal-Għeluq
· Mistoqsijiet mill-Udjenza
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WEBINAR ON SCAMS AND PHISHING AWARENESS
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