Natsar, LLC/Top Online Scams You Need to Know and How to Avoid Them

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Top Online Scams You Need to Know and How to Avoid Them

  • Course
  • 1 Lesson

Earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits at no cost and receive a certificate upon completion.

Online scams are becoming more sophisticated and increasingly target people of all ages, including seniors, caregivers, and professionals. This free course explains the most common financial scams, how attackers manipulate trust through social engineering, and what practical steps individuals can take to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Start the course now and complete the training at your own pace.

What You Will Learn

Types of Scams: Common schemes including identity theft, romance scams, government impersonation scams, grandparent scams, investment scams, and charity fraud.

  • How Scams Work: Insight into tactics such as phishing emails, social engineering, and fraudulent payment methods.

  • Cybersecurity Best Practices: Why strong, unique passwords, password managers, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) matter for everyday protection.

  • Protecting Your Loved Ones: Practical strategies to educate and safeguard seniors, caregivers, and family members.

  • Practical Steps: How to recognize warning signs, secure your devices, and report scams effectively.

This course is designed for individuals, caregivers, professionals, and anyone looking to reduce the risk of financial and online fraud.

Josh Moulin

Meet Your Instructor

Josh Moulin

MS, CAWFE, CEH, CFCE, CHFI, CISSP, CNDA, DFCP, GCFA, GCFR, GCIA, GIME, GSEC

Josh Moulin is a cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience protecting critical systems and advising organizations worldwide. He began his career in law enforcement, where he led a cybercrimes task force and a digital forensics lab, pioneering efforts to combat cyber crime. Later, Josh served as a CIO and CISO in the U.S. nuclear weapons complex and as Senior Vice President of Operations at the Center for Internet Security (CIS), where he collaborated with DHS and CISA to secure U.S. state, local, tribal, territorial (SLTT), and election organizations through the MS-ISAC and EI-ISAC. He also served as an Executive Partner at Gartner, advising federal and military leaders on strategic cybersecurity initiatives.

In addition to founding Natsar, LLC, a cybersecurity consulting firm, Josh is adjunct faculty teaching university courses on cybersecurity and digital forensics. With a Master’s in Information Security and Assurance and numerous certifications, Josh’s highly rated courses draw from real-world expertise to equip learners with the tools to navigate today’s complex cybersecurity landscape.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is this really free?

Yes. This is a no-cost course designed to provide practical training and help you earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. After you complete the course, you’ll receive a completion certificate you can retain as documentation for CPE submission.

Do you offer customized training?

Yes. Natsar delivers customized training for individuals and organizations across a wide range of cybersecurity and digital forensics topics. If you’re interested, contact us at [email protected].