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Westminster Canterbury is on the Watch for Fraud

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AARP Volunteer, Chris Lloyd teaching Westminster Canterbury residents how to recognize and prevent fraud.

Thirty-two Westminster Canterbury residents gathered over coffee on Thursday, February 27, to learn how to protect themselves from fraud. Chris Lloyd, from the AARP Virginia Speakers Bureau gave everyone some practical advice on how to both recognize and prevent fraud.

His talk focused on four major points:

· Fraud Trends

· The Con Artist Playbook

· Prevention

· Resources

He summed of the current trends in three primary scams directed toward the 50+ population:

· Debt Collection Scams

· Imposter Scams

· Identity Theft Scams

The residents were surprised to learn that every two seconds, someone’s identity is stolen every year – that’s 15.4 million people for a total of over $16 BILLION dollars.

Lloyd “introduced” the residents to four con artists who were instrumental in helping AARP develop the “Con Artist’s Playbook:” then shared some of their “success stories” that hit home with many of the attendees. Hopefully, understanding how these cons develop will help everyone stay alert and aware of ways to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Lloyd closed his presentation by summarizing the many resources available:

· Protect YourselfAARP’s Fraud Watch Networkwww.AARP.org/fraudwatchnetwork; 877-908-3360

· Protect Your Social Security NumberSocial Security Administration’s Office of the Inspector General - https://oig.ssa.gov/

To schedule a Fraud Watch Network presentation for your group, email aarpva@aarp.org or call 1-866-542-8164.

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