Scams & Fraud

The 2019 Senior Awareness Day will be held on April 30, 2019 from 9:00 to 2:00 at Timberlake United Methodist Church, Lynchburg. There will be workshops and educational booths, as well as entertainment and food--all free and open to the public with no advance registration required. The event is sponsored by the Departments of Social Services in Amherst, Appomattox, Lynchburg and Campbell County, and Campbell County Recreation Department.

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In an Era of Continuous Data Breaches, AARP Virginia Seeks to Empower Public with Simple Tips to Protect Sensitive Personal Information

The Reston District Station of the Fairfax County Police Department is hosting a Scam and Fraud Awareness event on Wednesday, September 26 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191. This event is free and open to the public. All are welcomed, including families, caregivers, and business owners, to hear from a panel of presenters to discover the truth about common scams that frequently target the older adult community.

Every two seconds someone’s identity is stolen.