Lunch & Learn Summer Series - Scam & Fraud Awareness & Prevention for Businesses
Date and Time
Tuesday Aug 25, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM PDT
Location
Giuseppes Restaurant and Pizzeria on Shadow Ridge Road
9002 Shadow Ridge Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Fees/Admission
$40 for members
$50 for future members & guests
To ensure that a meal is reserved for you, please pay in advance. Unfortunately, we will be unable to guarantee a meal for those who have not remitted their payment.
Description
Join us this summer for the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learn Summer Series - a four-part educational series designed to bring valuable insight, fresh ideas, and meaningful conversations to our business community.
Each session will feature a different guest speaker and topic, offering attendees the opportunity to learn from local leaders and industry professionals on subjects that impact businesses, professional growth, and our community.
Session 3 Title: Scam & Fraud Awareness & Prevention for Businesses
Speakers: Eisenhower Health
Ken Buechele - Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Jehremiah Fix – Director IT Security & Chief Information Security Officer
Scams and fraudulent activity are becoming increasingly sophisticated, affecting businesses of all sizes through email phishing, fake invoices, cyberattacks, identity theft, payment fraud, and social engineering tactics. This session will cover common business scams, warning signs to look for, best practices for protecting sensitive information, employee awareness strategies, and ways businesses can strengthen their security and reduce risk.
In today’s digital world, fraud prevention is more important than ever. A single scam or security breach can result in financial loss, damaged reputation, operational disruption, and loss of customer trust. Educating business owners and employees on scam awareness and prevention helps create a stronger, safer business environment while empowering teams to recognize threats early and respond with confidence.
