David Smith
Dave Smith has long been passionate about cybersecurity and fraud prevention—just
ask his family, who regularly receive updates on the latest scams. After 30+ years
as a school psychologist, counselor, and behavior specialist, he now focuses on helping
seniors and caregivers recognize threats, from phishing to fraud by friends or family.
“We do not need to be scared, but we need to remain alert,” he says, empowering learners
with practical strategies to stay safe and independent.
Staying Scam Savvy in the Age of A.I. (Summer Term 2026)
Participant Testimonials:
to come
Be Scam Savvy: Recognizing and Reducing Risk (Spring Term 2026)
Participant Testimonials:
Dave is extremely engaged in his presentations and engages the class exceedingly well. This is a superb course and was well worth my time.
This would be a great class to take every year. Technology changes so quickly that we need to stay away of what is out there trying to trip us up. This is the second time we have taken this class with Mr. Smith. Both times we have ended thinking we know more than we did - but also knowing we need to stay vigilant to protect our personal identities and possessions! Thank you to Mr.Smith for encouraging us to be "politely paranoid"!!
Be Scam Savvy: Recognizing and Reducing Risk (Winter Term 2026)
Participant Testimonials:
FABULOUS! Really important information disseminated in a way that was easy to understand. By using the tools that Dave taught us, we have transformed the security of our family's personal information and resources.
I will be using the information I learned in this course for the rest of my life.
A great course, very thorough. Everyone should take this important course.
Protecting Ourselves From Scammers & Hackers (Summer Term 2025)
Participant Testimonials:
The course is excellent! Lots of very useful information. Great videos.
A wealth of up-to-date visuals and readings. This area changes constantly, so Dave gets high marks for keeping his presentation current. Dave's class notes and visuals were quickly available on line for us to review.
Protecting Ourselves from Scammers & Hacker (Spring Term 2025)
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He was wonderful. Very organized and prepared. It was easy to follow from one week to the next.
One of Mr Smith's goals was to show us how to be "alert not fearful." We are certainly more alert, but the "not fearful" part might take some practice. At least now, we have some tools and confidence to help us moving forward.
Protecting Ourselves from Scammers & Hacker (Winter Term 2025)
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Excellent course and material. Enlightening and a responsible course offering to concerned citizens feeling victimized in today's cyber-criminal ridden society.
Exceptional materials and David’s organization
I appreciate all the preparation that was done by Dave