ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, many individuals may find themselves at risk.

In response, Fulton County launched an online training program to help seniors recognize and avoid those scams. The numbers suggest seniors are the most vulnerable.

The FBI reported that seniors suffered the most financial losses last year, amounting to roughly $5 billion. It’s why the county created ACT: Avoid Cyber Threats.

It’s free and helps seniors detect digital scams.

“They actually took $2,000 out of my bank account,” said Fulton County resident Cheryl Maxwell, about a recent digital scam scare.

She shared a story about an “urgent” email regarding a potential fraudulent purchase that led to a phone call to an unknown number, and then thousands of dollars

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