The Gendarmerie raises senior awareness about cyber-scams
The Rocbaron Living Well Together Fair focused on online scam prevention with the gendarmerie.
Social connection and support for residents, particularly seniors, were at the heart of the Living Well Together Fair held in Rocbaron. Organized on the initiative of the Centre communal d’action sociale (CCAS) and the Municipality, the event brought together many local partners around a shared objective: to inform, raise awareness, and encourage exchanges to improve everyone's daily life.
Throughout the morning, visitors were able to browse the stands to discover the services, initiatives, and advice offered by the various speakers. This meeting highlighted the importance of local initiatives in addressing the concerns of residents.
Digital prevention
This edition stood out due to the presence of the Point Info Com from the groupement de gendarmerie du Var, which offered a presentation dedicated to preventing online scams. Faced with the rise in digital fraud, this action aimed to equip seniors, who are often targeted, against the risks associated with their daily digital habits.
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The gendarmes shared practical tips for safer browsing. They detailed methods to recognize suspicious messages, the importance of being wary of links received via email or SMS, the need to protect personal data, and above all, to never share banking information without thorough verification.
Dialogue and vigilance
Adjudant Nicolas Moulin emphasized the value of these direct meetings with the public: "Beyond the technical aspects, the service members insisted on the role of dialogue and vigilance as the first protective reflexes. Not giving in to pressure from an insistent interlocutor, taking the time to verify an unusual request, and not hesitating to seek advice from a relative in case of doubt are simple yet effective attitudes to thwart malicious attempts. The exchanges with the audience were interesting, and they even helped discover certain tactics to counter potential impostors. These exchanges are always important and help guide users."
A crossroads of information and conviviality
This presentation was also an opportunity to introduce the various professions of the Gendarmerie nationale. While prevention occupied a central place, conviviality was not neglected, with entertainment provided by Claude Gérard Productions contributing to a festive atmosphere.
This complementarity between information and entertainment illustrates the purpose of the fair: offering a meeting time accessible to everyone. The mobilization of the CCAS, the Municipality, and partners reflects a collective commitment to strengthening local presence and quality of life in Rocbaron, confirming the event's role in informing, preventing, and bringing the local community together.
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