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 Masnica on Monday, February 11 at 10 a.m. Space is limited for this free program and registration is required by Feb. 9. Visit the Adult Services Dept. to register or call
262.636.9217.
In this one-hour program, you will learn ways to protect yourself from identity theft, and how to identify and avoid financial fraud. As well as providing tips for smart investing, Masnica will touch on how identity theft occurs, how you can tell if you are a victim, and how to manage your personal information. 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.
"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 Masnica on Monday, February 11 at 10 a.m. Space is limited for this free program and registration is required by Feb. 9. Visit the Adult Services Dept. to register or call
262.636.9217.
In this one-hour program, you will learn ways to protect yourself from identity theft, and how to identify and avoid financial fraud. As well as providing tips for smart investing, Masnica will touch on how identity theft occurs, how you can tell if you are a victim, and how to manage your personal information. 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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