Scam self-defence at Devonport Library

Scams are getting smarter. Learn how to spot a scam before it costs you – no tech skills needed, just an hour of your time.

Anyone can get caught out by a scam – it’s got nothing to do with being smart or careful. Scammers are just really good at picking the wrong moment. In this friendly, no-question-too-silly session, Kevin O’Flaherty (who wrote The Scam Self-Defence Handbook) shows you the tricks scammers are using right now, and easy habits that make you a much harder target. Come along even if you’ve never felt confident with computers or phones – that’s exactly who this is for.

About the presenter:
Kevin O’Flaherty spent nearly 30 years working in tech, including running Microsoft’s Tasmanian operations. These days he helps everyday Tasmanians feel less confused and less worried about technology – no jargon, no judgement. He wrote The Scam Self-Defence Handbook to help people spot scams early, and his goal is simple: take the fear out of tech, one everyday habit at a time.