West Chester, Pa (January 2, 2024) – To help protect seniors from fraud, identity theft, and other scams, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities to hold a scam protection event.
The “Senior Scam Jam” will be held on Wednesday, January 24 from 1-3 p.m. at Brandywine Valley Active Aging in Coatesville.
“As technology evolves, unfortunately so does the many ways scammers and criminals can use to steal your money or identity,” said Comitta, who serves on the Senate Aging and Youth Committee. “The best way to protect yourself is to be informed. I encourage our older friends and neighbors to join us for this informative event focused on safeguarding our wallets and personal information from fraudsters and scams.”
According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, nationwide in 2022, there were 88,262 fraud complaints from people aged 60 and older totaling $3.1 billion in losses.
There is limited seating and advanced registration is required for the event.
Interested attendees can RSVP online at pasenatorcomitta.com/scamjam or by calling Senator Comitta’s district office at 610-692-2112.
Brandywine Valley Active Aging is located at 250 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Coatesville.
And if you believe you may have been victimized by a scam, please immediately contact your financial institution and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General at 1-800-441-2555, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities at 1-800-600-0007, or your local law enforcement agency.
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