DBA Learns - Outsmarting the Scammers

DBA LEARNS - Outsmarting the Scammers

Fraud is one of the fastest-growing risks facing both individuals and small businesses. Scammers target families and companies alike, using evolving tactics that drain personal savings and business revenues. This interactive program equips DBA members with practical tools to recognize red flags, protect themselves, and strengthen their organizations against fraud.

This seminar, presented by Michael Blevins with speaker Matt Howe will focus on;

• Fraud by the numbers: scope, scale, and why cases are under-reported
• Common scams and warning signs
• How to protect personal finances and credit
• Trusted resources (FTC, BBB, IC3, local law enforcement)
• Operation Shamrock: training communities and businesses to spot fraud
• How personal scams evolve into occupational fraud schemes
• The Top 10 Small-Business Fraud Risks (vendor fraud, payroll abuse, check tampering, expense reimbursement, cyber-enabled fraud, etc.)
• Actionable takeaways: simple, low-cost controls to protect assets.