Internet Fraud Awareness for Seniors

Senior citizens interested in learning how to avoid Internet scams and how to better protect themselves online are invited to join State Rep. Sid Mathias (R-Buffalo Grove) and representatives from the Illinois Attorney General’s office for the “Silver Beat” program.

Information and training on fraud prevention will include:

• Avoiding financial exploitation and scams, including information about debt settlement traps and how to avoid fake check cashing scams;
• “Reverse mortgages” and if they are really right for you;
• The Senior Medicare Patrol Project and health care fraud;
• Your rights under the new credit cards rules; and
• How you can protect yourself, your friends and family from scam artists and fraudulent businesses.