Protecting Yourself from Frauds & Scams

Program Type:

Presentation

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

Last year in Allegheny County, over 12,000 people lost nearly $8 million dollars from various scams. A thief can come at you in many ways: by phone, mail, at your door, and on the Internet.

Come hear helpful advice from Senior Advocate Joseph Giuffre to keep yourself from becoming a victim. Learn about the “Fraud Squad” and how you can help your community be aware of fraud in your area.

 Free materials will be available. 

Please register.

 Find more help at the Federal Trade Commission website:

https://consumer.ftc.gov/features/pass-it-on

 

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