Scams 101

Learn the basics on how to identify and prevent today's most common scams - from fake calls, spoofed numbers, and suspicious text messages, as well as the tell-tale red flags of phishing emails and fraudulent websites. Get practical tips to secure your devices, protect your privacy, and safeguard yourself from scams - both online and in the real world.



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AI Scams

Learn how scammers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to create more convincing frauds—and how you can spot and avoid them. Discover real-world examples, prevention tips, and tools to protect yourself in the age of AI-driven deception.



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Estafas 101

Aprende los conceptos básicos sobre cómo identificar y prevenir las estafas más comunes de hoy en día. Desde llamadas falsas, números suplantados y mensajes de texto sospechosos, hasta las señales de alerta reveladoras de correos electrónicos de phishing y sitios web fraudulentos. Obtén consejos prácticos para asegurar tus dispositivos, proteger tu privacidad y salvaguardarte de las estafas, tanto en línea como en el mundo real.

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The 2025 summit will bring together 200+ leaders across government, education, healthcare, technology, and community organizations. Together, we’ll advance broadband access, digital skills development, and economic opportunity for all Marylanders.

Registration will go live in August - stay tuned!

Sponsoring Maryland's Digital Opportunity Summit positions your organization as a key leader in Maryland’s digital equity movement. Agencies interested in sponsoring the 2025 Summit are invited to contact Nerice Millet-Williams. For additional information about the summit, goals, and sponsorship tiers, click here. 

The annual Maryland Digital Equity Champion Awards celebrate the individuals and organizations advancing digital equity across the state. These awards recognize the contributions of digital navigators, practitioners, educators, and direct service providers who are building capacity and driving meaningful impact in their communities. Awardees will receive a complimentary ticket and be honored at the summit on October 15th. Nomination period closes September 8th.

Teen Tech Trail Blazers

Baltimore County teens have joined Tech Trail Blazers, a five-week volunteer program that started July 8th at local county senior centers. Every week, local teens are on site helping older adults build their digital skills by teaching them how to use their laptops, phones, and other digital devices. This initiative is a partnership between UME Marylanders Online, Baltimore County 4-H, the County, and local teens.

UMD Facilities Management

In collaboration with the University of Maryland's Facilities Management Department, Marylanders Online developed and piloted a bilingual class for 20 Facilities Department employees, teaching them how to use essential digital tools like the internet, email, Dual, iPhone/iPad devices, and Elevate. The pilot included 20 participants speaking English, Spanish, Amharic, and French.

MACo Conference

Marylanders Online will be attending the 2025 Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Summer Conference taking place August 13-16 in Ocean City. This year's conference theme is "Funding the Future: The Evolving Role of Local Government."

Maryland State Fair

University of Maryland Extension - Marylanders Online tech educators and digital navigators will also be setting up a table at the upcoming Maryland State Fair to share information about the project's no-cost programs, services, and partnership opportunities.

New Resource: MONET Curriculum

The Marylanders Online Navigator Education Toolkit (MONET) is a new resource from UME Marylanders Online in partnership with INFO that offers a scalable, module-based curriculum designed to train digital navigators to confidently deliver digital skills training within their communities. MONET integrates online and in-person formats with practical application exercises, ready-to-use lesson plans, and implementation support. Learn more.

Quick Links to Digital Resources

Looking for digital skills , upcoming events, or tech support? Head over to Marylanders Online's Linktree to find all the important links you need in one place.

Click here and bookmark it! linktr.ee/marylandersonline

eGovernment Resources

Marylanders can learn how to apply online for government services through a series of user-friendly eGovernment learning modules. Find simple, step-by-step instructions to apply for driver's licenses, food stamps, Temporary Cash Assistance, and other government benefits. View the resources.

Asset Mapping Maryland

If you are an organization that provides digital skills classes, wi-fi, tech support, training, devices, tablets, hotspots, or other digital services, please share your resources for inclusion in Maryland’s digital asset map. Submit a resource.

AI for Applying to Jobs

In this interactive session, CTIC's Molly Sherman will guide you through practical ways to use AI to support your job search. Free and open to all job seekers.



Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET

Virtual (via Zoom) - Register here

Baltimore City Digital Skills Classes for Older Adults

Baltimore City Office of Information & Technology (BCIT), Enoch Pratt Free Library, and Baltimore City Health Department are offering free Digital Training Classes for older adults in Baltimore in July, August, and September. To sign up, call 443-984-4944 or send an email to computer.class@prattlibrary.org.

Digital Equity: Faith-Based Summit

The Digital Equity: Faith-Based Summit will be hosted by the Office of Broadband and Digital Equity on July 31st. Join online for insightful discussions on bridging the digital divide through faith-based communities and providers within the digital ecosystem. Learn how to establish effective partnerships between service providers and faith-based organizations, creating positive outcomes for all residents. Register here.

Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition

There will be a BDEC fundraiser on July 31st from 3 - 10 PM at Blue Pit BBQ. Join BDEC members, director, and board on the patio from 6 - 9 PM.

Save the date for the Baltimore Digital Equity Convening on August 12th at The Factory. Contact Lo Smith for more information.

Maryland Financial Day - 2025

Offered by the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, UME Family Consumer Sciences, Financial Wellness Team, and Maryland Community Financial Agencies/Organizations, this statewide, two-day Virtual Professional Development Seminar is designed to help frontline staff, case managers, social workers, teachers, and community educators educate communities on personal and family finance management. Register here.

Net Inclusion 2026

NDIA has announced the Net Inclusion 2026 Call for Proposals for Breakout Sessions and Workshops. The conference will be held February 3-5 in Chicago, IL, at the Sheraton Grand Riverwalk. Breakout Sessions and Workshop Proposals close August 25th, with notifications sent out October 15. View FAQs.