2018 AARP OK Operation Stop Scams Events in Clinton, Oklahoma City, Shawnee, and Tulsa

The AARP Fraud Watch Network brings fraud-fighting efforts to Oklahomans across the state with five, free Operation: Stop Scams shredding events in Clinton, Oklahoma City, Shawnee and Tulsa beginning April 17, 2018.

“At the end of tax-filing season many Oklahomans clean out old financial documents which often contain personal information. AARP Oklahoma’s Operation Stop Scams shredding events will provide a safe, convenient way for people to destroy this sensitive paperwork,” said JoeAnn Vermillion, AARP Oklahoma State President.

Identity thieves routinely search through dumpsters and trash cans, looking to find confidential information.  Shredding documents such as bank and credit card statements, tax forms and medical bills, is one way to keep your identity safe. Shredding services will be performed by a third party.  All documents and information provided for shredding are subject to that party’s privacy and informational security policies.

Oklahomans are invited to bring their documents (two box maximum please) to the following locations and may pre-register at 1-877-926-8300 or online (links below). Individuals who pre-register will be entered to win a micro-cut shredder.

 

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018              CLINTON – Hosted by AARP OK
10 AM – 1PM
Clinton Senior Citizen’s Building 323 South 8 ^th Street, Clinton, OK 73601

https://aarp.cvent.com/AARPOKStopScamsClinton2018

FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018                  SHAWNEE – Hosted by AARP OK
10 AM- 1 PM
The Community Market of Pottawatomie County 120 S Center St, Shawnee, OK 74801 *volunteers will also be accepting food bank donations *

https://aarp.cvent.com/AARPOKStopScamsShawnee2018

SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018          TULSA – Hosted by AARP OK and News on 6
9 AM – NOON
News on 6 KOTV – 303 N Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103

https://aarp.cvent.com/TulsaStopScams2018

 

SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018          OKLAHOMA CITY – Hosted by AARP OK and News9
9 AM – NOON
News9 - 7401 N. Kelley Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73111

https://aarp.cvent.com/OKCStopScams2018

 

TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2018              OKLAHOMA CITY – Hosted by AARP OK and OK Attorney General’s Office
Tuesday, April 24, 2017                 9 AM – 2 PM
Oklahoma Office of Attorney General- 313 NE 21st St, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

https://aarp.cvent.com/StopScamsOKCAGOffice2018

In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter will hold a “swearing in” ceremony and charge AARP Fraud Fighters to be educators, watchdogs and advocates which help protect Oklahomans from con artists and scammers.  

The AARP Fraud Watch Network launched in 2013 as a free resource for people of all ages. The website provides information about fraud and scams, prevention tips from experts, an interactive scam-tracking map, fun educational quizzes, and video presentations featuring Fraud Watch Network Ambassador Frank Abagnale. Users may sign up for “Watchdog Alert” emails that deliver breaking scam information, or call a free helpline at 877-908-3360 to speak with volunteers trained in fraud counseling.