With recent online scams and fraud circulating in the community, Clerk Kevin Karnes is hosting a free virtual class on how you can protect yourself. The How-To class will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 2-3 p.m. via the online platform Zoom.<\/p>\n
As the custodian of all Lee County funds and keeper of all official and court records in county, the the Lee County Clerk & Comptroller\u2019s office is committed to cybersecurity and ensuring public information and public funds are protected. <\/p>\n
During the free virtual class, attendees will learn about the Clerk\u2019s cybersecurity initiatives and get practical tips from our Innovation & Technology experts on how to safeguard their digital life. There will also be a Q&A session with our IT team at the end of the class so participants can ask any questions they may have.<\/p>\n
This class will cover:<\/p>\n
What is cybersecurity & why it mattersThe financial & reputational risks of a data breachOur commitment to protecting your informationExamples of common scams & how to spot themPractical tips & tricks to protect yourselfHow you can safeguard your home with our free Property Fraud Alert serviceAvailable contacts & resources<\/p>\n
Participants must register for the class at www.leeclerk.org\/seminar<\/a> to receive the Zoom link.<\/p>\n This class is part of the \u201cHow-To\u201d series provided by the Lee Clerk\u2019s office to educate the community about all of the resources available to them. Recorded tutorials of past \u201cHow-To\u201d classes are available at www.leeclerk.org\/howto<\/a>.<\/p>\n Learn about common scams at the Lee Clerk\u2019s Scam Alert page at www.leeclerk.org\/scams<\/a>.<\/p>\n