Scam Awareness 55Plus WITH EXAMPLES – Free Training for Seniors (Australia)

This video is for anyone aged 55 and over who wants to recognise scams more easily and feel safer using their phone, email and the internet. It is also useful for carers and family members who support older Australians.
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In this session, we walk through real‑world style examples of:

Scam text messages (SMS) and emails

Fake links and dodgy websites

Phone calls from “banks”, “tech support” or “government”

Simple rules to follow when something doesn’t feel right

By the end, you’ll know a few easy questions to ask yourself before you click, tap or respond – so you can pause, check, and stay in control.
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⏱️ Timestamps (chapters)
Update these times to match your video:

00:00 – Welcome and who this video is for
01:10 – Why scammers target people over 55
03:00 – Scam text messages (SMS) examples
07:30 – Scam emails and fake links
11:45 – Fake phone calls from “banks” or “tech support”
16:30 – Simple rules to stay safe every day
20:00 – What to do if you think you’ve been scammed
22:00 – Where to get more help and training

You can copy these into the YouTube description so they appear as clickable chapters on the video.
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🚨 If you think you might have been scammed
Act quickly – you are not alone, and help is available.
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Contact your bank immediately using the phone number on the back of your card or on the official website (not from a text or email).
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Report the scam to Scamwatch (National Anti‑Scam Centre):
https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/report-a...
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Read what to do next and steps to recover at Cyber.gov.au:
https://www.cyber.gov.au/report-and-r...
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If you feel unsafe or pressured, talk to a trusted family member or friend and consider contacting your local police on the non‑emergency number.
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📚 Learn more about scams and staying safe online
Australian, senior‑friendly information and printable resources:

Scamwatch – scam information and alerts (National Anti‑Scam Centre)
Home page and latest scam warnings:
https://www.scamwatch.gov.au
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Resources for scams awareness (factsheets, posters, videos):
https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/research...
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Cyber.gov.au – Seniors cyber safety
Simple cyber safety guide for seniors:
https://www.cyber.gov.au/learn-basics...
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Types of scams and how to spot them:
https://www.cyber.gov.au/learn-basics...
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Recognise and report scams:
https://www.cyber.gov.au/learn-basics...
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Educational pack for seniors (printable guides and activities):
https://www.cyber.gov.au/learn-basics...
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eSafety Commissioner – Online scams (seniors)
Easy‑to‑understand explanations of common online scams and how to avoid them:
https://www.esafety.gov.au/seniors/on...
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National Seniors – Scams Awareness & Keep Scam SAFE
Scams Awareness hub (articles, videos, and info on scams affecting older Australians):
https://nationalseniors.com.au/resour...
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Keep Scam SAFE printable resources and e‑guide:
https://nationalseniors.com.au/resour...
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Optional extra (if you want more):

Seniors Enquiry Line (QLD‑based, scams education and sessions):
https://seniorsenquiryline.com.au/inf...
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👥 About this training & face‑to‑face sessions
This video is part of a scam awareness training program designed for people aged 55+ who use mobile phones, tablets and computers in everyday life. It is delivered by a local IT professional who regularly works with seniors and their families.
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If you are in Australia and would like face‑to‑face scam awareness training or a 1‑on‑1 tech safety check on your own phone or computer, contact Jim’s IT Penrith for local support and group workshop options.

If you tell the approximate real timestamps (e.g. where “texts”, “emails”, “phone calls” actually start), this can be tweaked so the chapter list matches your video exactly.