In its ongoing efforts to fight fraud, AARP Montana is partnering with a coalition of crime prevention agencies to sponsor “how-to” workshops entitled “Outsmarting Con Artists” with a special focus on keeping sharp. The 2016 series of workshops will be held in Butte, Missoula and Havre.
“AARP surveys reveal the top two key concerns among Montana members are keeping their brains agile and avoiding financial exploitation,” said Tim Summers, AARP Montana State Director. “This is why we are sponsoring the Outsmarting Con Artist workshops. We are bringing these two important topics together into one informative presentation delivered by the experts in the field.”
AARP will present the forums together with a host of experts, including the Office of Consumer Protection under the Montana Attorney General’s Office, the Office of the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, the Montana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions and the Montana Crime Prevention Association.
The 2016 consumer protection workshops will focus on educating attendees about fraud and scams that frequently target boomers and older Montanans. Topics covered will include investment fraud, fake insurance, Ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes, identity theft, internet scams, health care fraud and telemarketing fraud.
“Information is a consumer’s best defense against becoming a victim. This fraud forum is a great opportunity for folks to learn about their rights as consumers, have their questions answered by experts in the field, and learn strategies that will help them overcome these challenges.”
The AARP “How-to” workshop is free and open to the public and includes complimentary lunch and materials. Due to limited seating, an RSVP is kindly requested. Please call toll free at 1-877-926-8300 or log onto www.aarp.org/MT for registration link and details.
To find out more about prevention of scams and fraud or to sign up for “Watchdog Alerts”, log onto the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/FraudWatchNetwork.
