Upcoming AARP Fraud Watch events

AARP emailed information on some upcoming events to help seniors avoid fraud:

Con artists don’t care how hard people work. They steal billions from Americans every year. AARP Hawaii is launching the Fraud Watch Network and a series of educational and service opportunities in Hawaii to help consumers fight back.  A brief description of these events is provided below.

Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 9:05 a.m. to 10:05 a.m.

AARP Hawaii is holding a statewide teleforum featuring the latest research information on fraud in Hawaii. The teleforum will include special guests:

· Scott Spallina, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu
· Lisa Nakao, Better Business Bureau Serving Hawaii
· Joshua Bailes, Commodities Futures Trade Commission.
The general public can participate via their computers at http://vekeo.buzz/c04.

Friday, May 1, 2015
Free Oahu Smart Check Scam Jams
Participants will learn about the latest scams and how to avoid them.

Ala Moana Hotel
Hibiscus Ballroom 1
10:00 am – Noon
Phone registration:  1-877-926-8300
Register online:  http://aarp.cvent.com/scamjam5-1

or

Kahala Mall – Courtyard Area
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
No registration required. Drop in for 10 minutes or stay for the whole event.

Saturday, May 2^nd from 8 a.m. to Noon

Free Document Shredding Event in Aiea
Access Information Management Destruction Plant
98-736 Moanalua Loop
Aiea, HI 96701
Limit 4 boxes or bags. No registration required.

Information: http://aarp.cvent.com/shred5-3

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