Fredericksburg Scam Jam and Free Shredding - May 9 - Dorothy Hart Community

We will hear the testimonial of romance scam survivor and warrior in the fight against fraud, Kate Kleinert, as she shares her story with Paul Greenwood, former San Diego deputy district attorney. Sign up today! Shred truck on site 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. to safely dispose of your personal documents!

Kate Kleinert was wooed on Facebook by a handsome man who said he was a surgeon, but months later she was out $39,000. Now she shares her story to help others avoid scams. She will share her story and professionals will provide fraud prevention tips during a Scam Jam on May 9 in Fredericksburg.

Kleinert, who lives in a Philadelphia suburb, will share the stage with former San Diego Deputy District Attorney Paul Greenwood and other speakers at the Scam Jam.

To empower people 50 and older to protect themselves against fraud, AARP Virginia is bringing together law enforcement and other local officials for a free community Scam Jam event from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Thursday, May 9 at Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal St., Fredericksburg VA 22401. A shred truck will be on site from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. for free destruction of personal documents.

Attendees will learn the red flags to spot scams and protect themselves and their families from scammers' tactics, the steps to report fraud that helps warn others and more.

The keynote speaker Shawn Smith, state director of the Senior Medicare Patrol, will help attendees understand how to recognize Medicare fraud. Representatives of Adult Protective Services, the Fredericksburg Sheriff's Office, Senator Tara Durant and Delegate Joshua Cole.

The event is free, registration is required, and space is limited. Register online for the Fredericksburg event or call 1-877-926-8300.

Agenda

9:00 a.m. – Welcome and remarks from Senator Tara Durant and Delegate Joshua Cole
9:10 a.m. – Senior Medicare Patrol Presentation by Shawn Smith
9:40 a.m. – Adult Protective Services/ Fredericksburg Sherriff's Office Presentation
10:10 a.m. – Stretch Break
10:20 a.m. – Romance scam interview with survivor Kate Kleinert and Liz Buser, AARP Fraud Watch Network senior advisor
11:10 a.m. – Former San Diego Deputy District Attorney Paul Greenwood: 20 Tips to Avoid Being scammed
Noon – Lunch is served to go

All food, materials and resources will be provided free to participants. All participants must register.

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Price: Free: USD 0.00

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm