Mönchengladbach's Digital Week offers free tech events for all ages

From cybercrime prevention to hands-on tech workshops, this weeklong event makes digital literacy accessible. Don't miss the police-led session on fraud protection.

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2026 April 17 . 8:09 PM

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Mönchengladbach's Digital Week offers free tech events for all ages

Mönchengladbach (ots)

From June 22 to 28, Mönchengladbach will host its Digital Week—and once again, Mönchengladbach Police will be taking part.

Whether it's fake online stores, internet fraud, the "grandchild scam," or data theft, the digital world harbors many risks. Seniors are particularly vulnerable, as fraudsters often target them due to their perceived inexperience. The financial—and psychological—consequences can be devastating.

To address this, crime prevention and victim support experts from Mönchengladbach Police will deliver a 60-minute presentation on current cybercrime trends. Attendees will receive practical advice on how to protect themselves and what red flags to watch for with different types of fraud. After the talk, participants will also have the chance to ask questions.

The event takes place on Wednesday, June 24, from 3:30 to 5:00 PM at Mönchengladbach Adult Education Center (Volkshochschule), Lüpertzender Straße 85, 41061 Mönchengladbach.

Admission is free, but seating is limited. Registration is required—either online at https://vhs-mg.de/programm/kw/bereich/kursdetails/kurs/261D1004, by email, or by phone at 02161/256400.

Organized by the Adult Education Center and Mönchengladbach's Smart City program, Digital Week offers residents of all ages the opportunity to explore the digital world through lectures, workshops, and interactive activities. All events during Digital Week are free. For more information on the full program, visit: https://www.stadt.mg/digitalwoche.