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Common Scams and Frauds Targeting Seniors

WI Bureau of Consumer Protection
2025-06-13 10:30:00 2025-06-13 11:30:00 America/Chicago Common Scams and Frauds Targeting Seniors The Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection will discuss the details of common scams that target seniors, the warning signs of a scam, and what to do if you or someone you know falls victim to a scam. Zablocki Branch - Community Room

Friday, June 13
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-06-13 10:30:00 2025-06-13 11:30:00 America/Chicago Common Scams and Frauds Targeting Seniors The Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection will discuss the details of common scams that target seniors, the warning signs of a scam, and what to do if you or someone you know falls victim to a scam. Zablocki Branch - Community Room

Zablocki Branch

Community Room

The Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection will discuss the details of common scams that target seniors, the warning signs of a scam, and what to do if you or someone you know falls victim to a scam.

Helpful factsheets from The Bureau of Consumer Protection will be available.  As Wisconsin’s lead agency for consumer protection, the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection, provides information and education, mediates complaints, investigates cases, and takes enforcement actions to fight fraudulent and deceptive practices that harm consumers and honest businesses.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Computer Classes & Technology | Adult Literacy |

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