Consumer Fraud: Don't Get Hooked

Elder fraud is on the rise! In 2024, elder fraud complaints reported to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) rose by 46%, with victims losing $4.885 billion nationwide. This represents a 43% increase in losses compared to 2023. These costs can include significant portions of the older victim’s life savings, as well as their property or other assets. Don’t be a victim! Learn how to protect yourself and stay ahead of scammers at this FREE workshop. •Learn about common scams and forms of fraud •Get practical tips on how to recognize scams and protect yourself •Where to report fraud and where to get help Registration is not required, but if you would like to receive an event reminder email, please register using the provided link. This is a FREE presentation by the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) of Legal Assistance for Seniors. No registration is required. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed, video-recorded, or audio-recorded. We will always respect your requests! An ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter or closed captioning can be provided for this program if requested at least seven (7) days in advance. For assistance, please contact your library or accessibility@aclibrary.org .