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FC125 Technology-Facilitated Elder Fraud
This course is designed specifically for law enforcement officers and investigators, providing the tools and knowledge needed to combat the growing threat of technology facilitated scams targeting older adults. Participants will learn to identify and investigate various digital fraud tactics, from tech support scams to government imposter fraud, and artificial intelligence schemes. The course covers the latest technology and platforms used by criminals, as well as effective techniques for tracing, reporting, and prosecuting these crimes while approaching victims with care. By the end, law enforcement professionals will be better equipped to protect vulnerable seniors and disrupt digital fraud networks in their communities.
Key concepts covered in this course include:
Technology Facilitated Scams
Scam Strategies
Perpetrator Tactics
Interview Techniques
Public and Private Resources
DF203 Intermediate Digital Forensic Analysis: Forensic Video Analysis
This course provides training on digital forensics for video, specifically targeting common file formats rather than proprietary video encodings or delivery methods. It aims to prepare investigators to answer critical questions about the file and ensure key evidence is not overlooked. This training is designed to support investigations by providing the necessary expertise to handle the complexities of video evidence in the digital age, addressing possible pitfalls including deepfakes, manipulated video, and potential overlooked evidence.
Key concepts covered in this course include:
Digital video file creation
Tool and result verification
Metadata and parsing
Image classification
Hash value comparison
Image/video classification and reporting results