Maybe you've heard the pitch…the one with the urgent voice on the other end of the line often sounding legitimate. "I'm calling from your bank. Someone is trying to withdraw funds from your account. I'll need to verify your account number and mother's maiden name to confirm that I'm speaking to the rightful owner of the account." You are, in fact, probably on the line with a criminal. Consumers lose billions of dollars every year to various kinds of consumer fraud. According to a study conducted by AARP, people over 50 years of age are especially vulnerable and account for more than half of all victims. Now you can fight back. A dedicated group of trained AARP volunteers calling themselves the "Fraud Fighters" are reaching out to consumers across the nation with the tips, resources and information they need to protect themselves from financial fraud.
The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., will host a presentation by AARP Fraud Fighter volunteer Wayne Masmica on Monday, January 7 at 10 a.m. Space is limited for this free program and registration is required by Jan. 4. Visit the Adult Services Dept. to register or call
262.636.9217.
In this one-hour program, you will learn how to stay ahead of emerging scams, and how to identify and avoid financial fraud. Consumer education can lower a victim's willingness to respond to fraudulent pitches by over 50 percent. Attend this program and take a step to
become one of the protected.
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