Webinar "From Financial Literacy to Security: How to Protect Yourself from Financial Crimes Online"„

The Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organizing a webinar on the topic "From Financial Literacy to Security: How to Protect Yourself from Financial Crimes Online", within the framework of the international project FINMAN+ - Financial Literacy Advancement & Methodologies, funded by the Erasmus+ program.

The event was part of the „Meet the Experts“ series, which brings together experts from different sectors to share good practices and professional experience in the field of financial literacy. The main objective of these webinars, as set out in the project proposal, is to support capacity building among trainers and mentors by providing them with access to modern approaches, topical topics and practical guidelines for teaching financial literacy and responsible financial behavior.

The webinar speaker was Dimitar Toshev, Senior Product Manager "Financial Crime" at Paysafe, one of the leading international companies in the field of digital payments and financial technologies.

The topic of the lecture – „From Literacy to Security: How to Stay Safe from Financial Crimes Online“ – was distinguished by its practical focus and relevance. During the presentation, key issues related to the relationship between financial literacy and financial security, as well as ways to protect against online fraud and abuse, were discussed:

• Digital wallets and online transactions
• Financial literacy and financial crimes: the link between them
• Main types of financial and online fraud
• Sustainable strategies for financial crime prevention
• Protecting businesses from financial abuse
• Toolkit for educators – how to train youth and adults in recognizing financial fraud

The webinar is part of Work Package 3 (Comprehensive Methodology) of the project, which includes a series of expert meetings and trainings aimed at improving the competencies of trainers. The events in this series provide a bridge between academic concepts and real practice, encouraging participants to integrate innovative, scenario-based approaches into their training.

The FINMAN+ project aims to increase the financial literacy of young people (25–30 years old) and provide trainers with innovative methodologies that combine practical knowledge, digital skills and sustainable thinking.