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Senior Moments: Common Scams & Frauds Targeting Seniors

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Presenter, Senior

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Adults, Senior
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Program Description

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presented by Jeff Kersten, Outreach Specialist - Division of Trade & Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)

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 or fraud. 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.