Memorability in Preventative Online Fraud Education Messaging
Qualitative Research Pilot Study (PSY 470)
Designed and conducted a qualitative pilot study exploring factors that influence memorability in scam prevention messaging.
Utilized story completion methodology and reflexive thematic analysis.
Identified themes, including rapport-building, speaker credibility, and presentation delivery, as key drivers of message retention.
Contributes to ongoing research on behavioral design in fraud-prevention education.
Scams and Education in San Luis Obispo County
Community-Focused Fraud Prevention Presentation
Developed and delivered a data-driven presentation analyzing FTC and IC3 scam trends in California and SLO County.
Examined imposter scams, tech support fraud, and elder financial exploitation.
Proposed community-based education initiatives including infographics, Q&A sessions, and website redesign strategies.
Stopping Elder Fraud in Its Track
Policy Advocacy Essay
Authored a policy-focused analysis advocating for expanded elder fraud education in San Luis Obispo County.
Synthesized FBI, FTC, IC3, and NCOA data to support intervention recommendations.
Emphasized the psychological and emotional impact of tech support scams on older adults.