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Kelly Tremaine from the Better Business Bureau will share information about today's top ten scams, strategies used, and who is targeted. Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.836.1081.
In collaboration with the Better Business Bureau, Maple Valley Branch Library, and Northwest Akron Branch Library, we invite you to our second of two presentations: Scam Protection.
Hear Kelly Tremaine of the Better Business Bureau talk about the top scams and research from a recent study conducted by the Better Business Bureau. Kelly will spend time explaining what the scams are, how susceptible different audiences are, and showcasing examples of the scams themselves.
Kelly Tremaine is the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Better Business Bureau. The BBB presents programs and services to keep the community informed on current business trends, project quotes, business accreditations, consumer help, and business ethics. The BBB serves the Ashland, Medina, Portage, Richland, Summit, and Wayne counties.
Join us on Zoom to learn more!
Only registered participants will receive an e-mail with the Zoom link a few days before the program.
Please contact the Library if you are registered and unable to attend.
If you do not have an e-mail address, please call 330.836.1081 to learn how to participate by phone.
A webcam and microphone may be necessary to participate fully in this interactive event. If you have one or neither of these, your participation may be limited.
Interested in learning more about scams? Check out these titles:
"Lying For Money: How Legendary Frauds Reveal the Workings of the World" by Dan Davies
"Queen of the Con: From a Spiritualist to the Carnegie Imposter" by Thomas Crowl
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program | Education | Community Discussion | Business & Personal Finance |
TAGS: | Scam protection | Investing | Fraud | Cryptocurrency | Bit Coin | Better Business Bureau | BBB |
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