FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - As online scams continue to rise, Fulton County has launched a new initiative to protect its most vulnerable residents.

County law enforcement have created the Avoid Cyber Threats (A.C.T) Training campaign to help older adults recognize scams and avoid becoming victims.

What we know:

County leaders launched the program on Tuesday in response to what they said was the growing number of scams targeting seniors online.

The ACT Training campaign is a free, self-paced training program designed for residents aged 55 and older.

It covers a variety of topics, including how to identify phishing scams, safeguarding personal information, and protecting against new threats like AI voice cloning.

By the numbers:

According to data provided by the county, senior adults accou

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