A technology expert has offered his expertise free of charge to help people in the Ruapehu district protect themselves against online scammers.
Adrian Leineweber from Taumarunui’s PC Solutions is working alongside Ruapehu libraries and the police to offer seminars.
Senior librarian Libby Ogle said they would take place in Ohakune, Raetihi, and Taumarunui and were aimed at giving people the knowledge and practical skills they needed.
“Adrian approached the library to offer his services free of charge in collaboration with senior constable Peter Marks of New Zealand Police after hearing that people in Ruapehu had been scammed of over $100,000 over a four-week period,” she said.
“With computer and online resources now being a high-demand library service, we felt this seminar was an excellent fit as part of our educational programme and resources aimed at empowering our communities with important knowledge and life skills.”