Fraud Awareness Workshops
Interactive sessions that use real-life case studies and role-play to teach participants how to recognize scams in healthcare, digital, and everyday life.
CYBER GUARD INITIATIVE Inc.
Cyber Guard Initiative, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2024, dedicated to raising awareness and educating individuals and communities on how to prevent fraud.
I am Anvika Chaudhary, a high school student at Las Lomas High School, Walnut Creek, and the President of Cyber Guard Initiative, Inc. Through this organization, I aim to empower people with the knowledge and skills to recognize and prevent fraud—ranging from healthcare scams to technology-related frauds.
- Healthcare Fraud – Protecting patients, seniors, and families from fraudulent medical billing, fake insurance plans, prescription scams, medical identity theft, and other health-related schemes.
- Technology Fraud – Empowering people to stay safe from phishing, identity theft, impersonation, telemarketing scams, email fraud, and social engineering tactics online, over the phone, or in person.
Through our in-person sessions and community outreach programs, we tailor education to meet the needs of diverse audiences—from young adults entering the digital world to seniors who may be especially vulnerable to scams. Our goal is to deliver practical strategies and real-world examples that help participants stay safe and confident in both healthcare and digital environments.
Services
At Cyber Guard Initiative, Inc., we deliver educational sessions that help people recognize, avoid, and report healthcare fraud and technology-related fraud.
Healthcare Fraud
- Medical Billing Fraud: Overcharging, phantom billing, and unbundling of procedures.
- Medicare & Medicaid Fraud: False claims, fake patient records, and illegal kickbacks.
- Health Insurance Scams: Fake discount plans or fraudulent policies with no real coverage.
- Prescription & Pharmacy Fraud: Counterfeit drugs, online pharmacy scams, and diversion of prescription drugs.
- Medical Identity Theft: Criminals using another person’s insurance or identity to obtain care or file false claims.
Technology Fraud
- Digital Scams: Phishing, fake websites, and social media impersonation.
- Telephonic Fraud: Robocalls, caller ID spoofing, and telemarketing tricks.
- In-Person Scams: Impersonation of government officials or family members in distress.
- Offline Fraud: Lottery and inheritance letters, door-to-door scams, and fake charities.
Community Outreach Programs
Bringing fraud prevention education to schools, senior centers, libraries, and local organizations—making resources accessible where people need them most.
Liz Chu
VP of Townhouse Condominiums
Thank you so much for speaking with our group. Your tips were clear, practical, and incredibly helpful—especially as our group is older and not very tech-savvy. I feel more confident about staying safe online thanks to your talk.
Team
The team at Cyber Guard Initiative, Inc. is dedicated to supporting our mission of fraud prevention with passion and commitment.
Anvika Chaudhary
Chief Executive Officer, PresidentAnvika Chaudhary
Chief Executive Officer, PresidentGallery
Take a closer look at the work we do at Cyber Guard Initiative, Inc. through our gallery. Here, you’ll find moments captured during our in-person sessions, community outreach programs, and workshops. These photos highlight our commitment to educating individuals of all ages about recognizing and preventing fraud.
Contact Us
At Cyber Guard Initiative, Inc., we welcome your questions and interest in our work. Whether you’d like to attend a session, collaborate, or seek guidance on fraud prevention, we’re here to help. Reach out today and let’s work together to build a fraud-resilient community!