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Financial Workshop: Frauds and Scams

Presented by UW-Extension Milwaukee County

2026-09-01 14:00:00 2026-09-01 15:00:00 America/Chicago Financial Workshop: Frauds and Scams In this workshop, learn ways to prevent financial crimes & avoid scams, what to do if you are a victim of a financial crime, and how to prevent financial abuse. Good Hope Branch - Community Room

Tuesday, September 01
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-09-01 14:00:00 2026-09-01 15:00:00 America/Chicago Financial Workshop: Frauds and Scams In this workshop, learn ways to prevent financial crimes & avoid scams, what to do if you are a victim of a financial crime, and how to prevent financial abuse. Good Hope Branch - Community Room

Good Hope Branch

Community Room

In this workshop, learn ways to prevent financial crimes & avoid scams, what to do if you are a victim of a financial crime, and how to prevent financial abuse.

In this workshop, learn ways to prevent financial crimes & avoid scams, what to do if you are a victim of a financial crime, and how to prevent financial abuse.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Money Management/Financial Literacy | Business/Entrepreneurship |

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There is no assigned reading, and no pressure! Come with your own book, studying material, work or other silent task and relax with a friendly group of book lovers!

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