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Beyond the Confetti

What every recent grad - and everyone who cares about them - should know.

Would the recent grad in your life recognize a fake job offer, rental listing, or student loan scam before it's too late?

A dream job offer. The perfect apartment. An urgent message about student loans. What should be exciting milestones can quickly become costly scams.

Today's scams are more sophisticated than ever. Criminals use psychology, convincing stories, and increasingly AI to build trust before they steal money, personal information, and peace of mind.

Join Yale's Information Security Office for an conversation with Maria Varmazis, co-host of the acclaimed Hacking Humans podcast, as we explore the scams targeting recent grads during one of life's biggest transitions. Through real stories, practical advice, and your questions, we'll discuss how to recognize these increasingly convincing scams and help the recent grads in your life stay one step ahead.