Avoiding Scams and Scammers: How to Identify Scams and What to Do if it Happens to You

About this event

Scams come in all shapes and sizes, and as scammers come up with new, creative ways to adapt to changing technology, they are becoming more and more prevalent. According to the Federal Trade Commission, there were 2.6 million fraud reports in the US in 2023, with $10 billion reported lost – the highest ever! We invite you to join us in taking an in-depth look at different kinds of scams and how to identify them, steps you can take to protect yourself, and what to do if you believe you’ve been scammed. To register, please call 1-800-613-3163.

Venue: Hayner Library

132 Alton Square, Alton, IL 62002 (Driving Directions)