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Wake Forest Law Joins Opt-Inspire in the Fight Against Scams

Writer: Opt-Inspire Inc.
Opt-Inspire Inc.
Oct 20
2 min read

Opt-Inspire is proud to welcome Wake Forest University School of Law as a volunteer partner, bringing legal minds to the front lines of digital safety.

Scams are getting smarter. AI can now clone a loved one’s voice, write a flawless “bank” email, and build a fake website in minutes. Seniors and families are being targeted every day, and often they don’t know where to turn. That’s why this partnership matters.

 

It started with a conversation

Last month, our Founding Board Member, Isaac Ridgeway of Ridgeway Law PLLC, spoke to the Wake Forest Law community on behalf of Opt-Inspire. His talk covered three things:

  • Data privacy: what your information is worth, and who’s after it

  • Elder fraud: the tactics that target older adults

  • Scam prevention: practical steps anyone can take to stay protected

 

The response was extraordinary

Within weeks of that training, Wake Forest Law volunteers stepped up and put what they’d learned into action by leading a presentation for a senior living community in Winston Salem, North Carolina on October 8, 2026.

 

Our thanks go to:

  • Sydney Howard, Wake Forest Law student

  • Andrew Wallis, Wake Forest Law student

  • Michael Becker, Charlotte attorney volunteer

 

They took complex legal and technical topics and turned them into clear, human advice that people could use right away. Exactly what Opt-Inspire exists to do.

 

Why this partnership matters

  • Trusted expertise. Future attorneys bring credibility and legal insight to community education.

  • Real-world impact. Students learn how fraud affects real families while helping protect them.

  • Greater reach. More volunteers means more presentations and more people who feel safe online.

  • A pipeline of advocates. Tomorrow’s legal professionals are learning to care about digital safety today.

 

Join us

Whether you’re a student, a professional, or simply someone who cares about protecting your community, there’s a place for you at Opt-Inspire.

  • Volunteer with us to present, mentor, or support our outreach

  • Invite us to speak to your school, senior center, church, or workplace

  • Follow along on Opt-Inspire’s LinkedIn for more updates


Special thanks to the Wake Forest University School of Law community for lending its time, talent, and heart to this mission.

 


 
 
 

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