Protecting Your Money Online: Passwords, PINs and Scams
A friendly, hands-on session on spotting scams and protecting your money and personal information online.
Date & time
19 October 2026 | 14.15-15.15
Event format
Attend event in person
Event type
Workshop or training
Event topic
Business, finance & economics, Crime & justice, Education, Money & finance, Technology and us
Audience
Young People, Adults
Academic discipline
Economics management and business studies
Venue
Room BC-05-302, Ulster University, Belfast Campus, York Street, Belfast, BT15 1AP
Money & finance theme
What's on offer?
Is your password easy to guess, or do you use the same one across several accounts? Do you know how to recognise a suspicious message or phone call?
You are not alone, and these are exactly the kinds of habits that scammers try to exploit.
In this friendly, interactive session, you will explore how scammers use personal information, predictable passwords and social-engineering tactics to target people online.
What's it about?
You will work through realistic scam examples and learn simple steps for creating stronger account-security habits, protecting your personal information and responding safely when something does not seem right.
No financial or technical background is required. You will leave with a practical checklist that you can use straight away.
Who's leading the event?
Dr Ayesha Awan
Open to
Open to members of the public.
Of particular interest to
For anyone who wants to feel more confident managing their money safely online.
Event booking deadline
24 hours before the event starts
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