by LAURA CAMPBELL/Lane Council of Governments — EUGENE, Ore. – One in ten adults in the United States will fall victim to a scam or fraud every year. This December, join Senior & Disability Services (S&DS) and community partners to learn how to be proactive at preventing scams and fraud during its upcoming training series – How to Avoid Scams.
Participants will learn how to spot and avoid scams to protect themselves and their loved ones. Learning a few basic tips on preventing scams and fraud may well keep you from becoming a victim — and save you a great deal of time and trouble.
There are three training opportunities available:
- Monday, December 6thfrom 1:30-2:30 p.m.: Presentation by the Senior & Disability Services Adult Protective Services Unit
- Tuesday, December 7thfrom 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Presentation by the Oregon Department of Justice
- Thursday, December 9thfrom 1:30-2:30 p.m.: Presentation by AARP
Each training will be hosted on Zoom, and they are FREE to attend.
Register in advance online at www.lcog.org/sdslane. (Direct registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcOipqTkvGNLkAH0tI5ckpKcgeULyywD2)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about attending the presentation(s).
About Senior & Disability Services
Senior & Disability Services, a division of Lane Council of Governments, provides services, information, and assistance to Lane County’s older adult population, adults with physical disabilities, and their caregivers. Learn more at https://www.lcog.org/sdslane.
About Lane Council of Governments
LCOG’s mission is to coordinate and provide high quality public services in Lane County. Lane Council of Governments is dedicated to serving the public interest and enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Lane County. LCOG serves as a regional planning, coordination, program development, and service delivery organization in local communities across Lane County. Learn more at www.lcog.org.
Laura Campbell
Administration Operations Assistant / Public Information Officer
Lane Council of Governments / 859 Willamette Street, Ste 500 / Eugene, OR 97401
O: 541.682.4006| F: 541.682.4099 | www.lcog.org | [email protected]
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