Actress Linda Robson joins AbilityNet live webinar about seasonal scams
Annie Mannion | 18 Nov 2024
We're excited to announce that Loose Women TV presenter and Birds of A Feather star, Linda Robson, is helping us to raise awareness of online scams at our free AbilityNet online lunchtime training session coming up on 4 December.
The actress has teamed up with AbilityNet and BT Group as part of our partnership to encourage older people and disabled adults to learn vital digital skills.
Linda will be joined on the webinar by scams expert Adam Carter from the National Trading Standards Scams Team, and co-presenter of the Consumer Friend podcast.
Vulnerable older audiences
Linda, an English actress and television presenter, on our webinar will share her experiences of being scammed in the past, and how she narrowly avoided falling victim to other attempted digital scams.
"This experience opened my eyes to how vulnerable we can be, especially if we lack confidence with technology," says Linda.
Linda recently attended an AbilityNet in-person training session with a group of older people in London. "We got practical advice on how to use smartphones and stay secure while doing everyday tasks like banking and shopping online," she says.
Improve your confidence online
In advance of the webinar, Linda has provided a set of top tips to remember about using technology and digital devices - watch the captioned video:
- "Number one, be scam savvy: If something feels suspicious to you, then it normally is. Don't be afraid to ask somebody."
- "Number two use tech to expand on your interest so there's something you're interested in. Tech can help you."
- "Number three. Don't be afraid to ask for help. You can always ask a family member or someone you can trust. Or there are groups like AbilityNet out there to help you."
"There’s no shame in finding technology a bit daunting. But you can’t bury your head in the sand. It’s never too late to learn," says Linda.
Of the upcoming webinar where she'll be answering questions about online scams alongside experts from the National Trading Standards Scams Team, and AbilityNet, Linda says "It’s a great chance to get expert advice on how to protect yourself from common scams that target people during the festive season."
Free tech help for over 65s
To help combat the growing digital scamming trend, and boost digital skills among older people and disabled adults, AbilityNet is offering free in-person digital skills sessions in locations across the UK including London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, the East Coast of Scotland, Newcastle, Cardiff and surrounding areas.
Share with older people you know about how they can sign up for free to learn the basics with a smartphone, stay safer online or getting started with the internet. Contact us for support today!
Free webinar: How to steer clear of seasonal scams - with Linda Robson
Our free webinar on Wednesday 4 December 2024, 1pm GMT will feature Linda Robson, alongside scams expert Adam Carter from the National Trading Standards Scams Team, who will outline their experiences, and ways you to build your knowledge to avoid falling victim to online scams.
Online support with digital skills
If you or someone you know is looking for digital skills support, there are lots of other resources on our website:
- Attend an upcoming digital skills webinar
- View our bitesize digital skills videos for seniors
- Read and download free digital skills factsheets
- Step-by-step device guides on our My Computer My Way site
- Request help from an AbilityNet volunteer or call AbilityNet's helpline on 0300 180 0028
