The Friends of the Fort Dodge Library announce this spring’s installment of the Brown Bag Briefings. They are held every Thursday at noon in the meeting room of the Fort Dodge Library. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch. Water, coffee and cookies will be provided. The briefings last one hour and the public is invited to attend. There is no charge for admission.

This week’s topic is How to Avoid Cybercrimes, Scams, and Fraud.

The Fort Dodge Community Foundation in partnership with our local police and sheriff’s departments, First Interstate Bank, and First State Bank will make a presentation on how to avoid cybercrime, scams and fraud. Thousands of dollars have been stolen from innocent victims of cybercrime and scams from Fort Dodge area residents the past few years. The fraudsters and scammers are very clever and deceptive and with AI, the problem continues to get worse. Representatives from local law enforcement and bankers will educate participants on how to avoid being scammed and how to protect your money.