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Join us for the Oak Creek Scam Jam, a FREE event where you can hear about the latest scams & arm yourself with knowledge to spot and stop criminals.
Hear from expert speakers, get your questions answered during a Q&A panel, and visit the resource fair to take extra information home with you. Light snacks will be served.
All ages welcome. You do NOT need to be an AARP member to attend. Registration required.
Call 877-926-8300 or visit events.aarp.org/WI_ScamJam2025 to sign up today!
Can't make it to the event, but still want to learn more? Check out the organizations participating in our resource fair below!
AARP Fraud Watch Network
AARP is a non-profit non-partisan organization that offers a free fraud prevention program called the Fraud Watch Network. Visit our website for guides on common scams, articles about trending fraud stories, and more. Contact our state office to schedule a presentation in your community!
Website: aarp.org.fraudwatchnetwork
Wisconsin State office Email: wistate@aarp.org
Wisconsin State office Phone: 866-448-3611
Fraud Watch Network Helpline: 877-908-3360
Fraud Watch Network Support groups: aarp.org/support
Adult Protective Services
Adult protective services help elder adults and adults at risk who have been abused, neglected, or financially exploited.
If you suspect an elder adult or adult at risk has experienced, is currently experiencing, or is at risk of experiencing abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or financial exploitation, your first step should be to contact the appropriate agency.
Website
Phone: 608-261-9933
Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Milwaukee County
ADRCs offer many services, including:
- Information and Assistance: Accurate and timely information regarding community resources for older adults.
- Options Counseling: One-on-one consultation about privately and publicly funded long-term care options to allow each individual to make the best-informed decisions for his or her needs.
- Benefits Specialists: Information about public and private benefits including Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security among others.
- and more!
Website
Phone: 414-289-6874
Email: ADRC@milwaukeecountywi.gov
Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin
The Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin is a non-profit organization with a mission to advance marketplace trust by creating a marketplace where buyers and sellers can trust each other. They provide balance by calling out substandard business behavior (scams, fraud, etc) and recognizing ethical, trustworthy businesses through the BBB Accreditation program.
Website
Phone: 414-847-6000 (9 am - 4pm, M-F)
WI Dept. of Agriculture Trade & Consumer Protection
The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is Wisconsin's primary consumer protection agency. Visit their website to learn more about fraud and file a report if you suspect a scam. You can also contact DATCP to schedule free community presentations.
Website
Helpline: (800) 422-7128
Email: DATCPHotline@wi.gov
Learn more about DATCP's presentations.
WI Dept. of Financial Institutions (DFI)
DFI is dedicated to protecting the safety and soundness of Wisconsin’s financial institutions, safeguarding the investing public, facilitating commerce, and increasing financial capability throughout the state. Contact DFI to learn more about financial matters and to file a complaint.
Website
Phone: (608) 261-9555
File a complaint here.
Legal Action of Milwaukee
Legal Action of Wisconsin’s mission is to deliver exceptional civil legal services and structural change advocacy, free of cost, to those most in need. Learn more about the breadth of services offered by visiting their website.
Website: legalaction.org
Phone: (855) 947-2529
Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee
The mission of the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee is to provide equal access to legal representation to advance a more just Milwaukee.
Website
Phone: (414) 727-5300
Milwaukee County Veterans Service Office
The Milwaukee County VSO assists Milwaukee County veterans and their families to apply for a variety of benefits.
Their staff is here to help veterans and dependents navigate Federal and State benefits, including VA disability claims, education, grants, healthcare, burial, survivors benefits and connect you to local resources.
Website
Phone: (414) 266-1234
Oak Creek Public Library
The Oak Creek Public Library is your one-stop-shop for online classes, family activities, research, and more! Check out their resource specifcially related to cybersecurity, including how to respond to a data breach, device security, online privacy, and more!
Website
Drexel Town Square
8040 S. 6th Street
Oak Creek, WI 53154
Phone: 414-766-7900
Email: library@oakcreekwi.gov
Phone Renewal: 414-277-0183
Senior Medicare Patrol
The Senior Medicare Patrol helps Wisconsin Medicare beneficiaries and their advocates prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, abuse, and errors.
Website: smpwi.org
Helpline: (888) 818-2611
Email: smp-wi@gwaar.org
Social Security Administration (Milwaukee Office)
Social Security pays benefits to about 68 million people including retirees, children, and surviving spouses. From birth, to marriage, and into retirement, the program is there to provide support throughout life's journey.
Website
About AARP Wisconsin
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