GODFREY, Ill. – To educate seniors in southern Illinois on the latest scams targeting them online and over the phone, the U.S. Attorney’s Office will present a fraud prevention seminar.
The presentation highlights information on online scams, fraud schemes targeting seniors and details on federal cases prosecuted in the Southern District of Illinois. The event will start at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11 at Godfrey Baptist Church, located at 1601 W. Delmar Ave, Godfrey, Illinois.
Attendees will receive tips to help detect scams and advice on how to contact law enforcement if they think they may have been victimized by a scam.
The event is free and open to the public. However, seating space is limited. Media interested in attending should RSVP in advance to Amanda McQuaid ( Amanda.Mcquaid@usdoj.gov ).
Source: U.S. Attorney’s Office — Southern District of Illinois — U.S. Department of Justice press release.