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Check out the upcoming FraudFest 2025 events. You won't want to miss them!
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March 4: Cryptocurrency Webinar:
- What exactly is cryptocurrency? Watch our Crypto Fraud Playlist to learn all about it!
- Couldn’t make it to the event? Check out clips from the webinar!
- Take this quiz to test your knowledge of cryptocurrency scams
- Presented by Arica Kulm, Ph.D., Director of Digital Forensics Services at Dakota State University
Last year, Americans lost $12.5 billion to fraud, marking a 25% increase over the previous year.
The Federal Trade Commission
March 19 Minot Lunch & Learn:
- The world is changing fast; continue learning about the financial products you’re using.
- Have questions regarding your account’s activity? Don’t be afraid to ask your financial institution!
- Stay vigilant about your finances
- Presented by Cory Krebs, Assistant Commissioner – ND Dept. of Financial Institution
April 15 Government Imposters - Bismarck:
- If you’re pressured to make a quick financial decision, be suspicious of fraud!
- Reporting to the Fraud Watch Network Helpline (887-908-3360) is vital to scam prevention
- KX News Story on the event
"North Dakotans reported a loss of more than $14 million to fraud, with a median loss of $479"
Federal Trade Commision
April 26 Shredding - West Fargo & Bismarck:
- Bismarck shredded 12,140 lbs. of paper
- West Fargo shredded 11,040 lbs. of paper
- Know when to Keep, Shred or Scan Documents to your information private
May 14 & 21 Lunch & Learn - Watford City & Jamestown:
- Learn how to recognize scams and when to take action to best protect yourself and others
- Always show empathy for victims of fraud
- Presented by Parrell Grossman, the 2024 recipient of the Community Fraud Partner of the Year award.
September 23 – 25 Lunch & Learn / Roundtable – Bismarck & Fargo:
- Be cautious of calls and texts from unknown numbers
- Fraud perpetrators are often unsuspecting and charming
- Bringing awareness to law enforcement regarding elder abuse (Elder Abuse Guild for Law Enforcement aka EAGLE)
- Report abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults to ND Health and Human Services
- Check out this interview featuring Paul Greenwood
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