In a bid to educate the public about the latest scams, Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) is partnering with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General to host an identity theft seminar.
“Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the country and scammers are constantly coming up with new ways to trick us into providing our personal information,” said Rader. “This seminar is an easy way for residents to learn how to protect themselves from becoming a victim, especially our older residents who are frequent targets.”
The seminar, which is free of charge, will take place on Thursday, June 13, at 6 p.m., at the Tunkhannock Township Municipal Building, located at 1557 Long Pond Road in Long Pond. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
David Shallcross, director of the senior protection unit with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, will lead the seminar. The discussion will cover various topics including what actions to take if one becomes a victim of identity theft, tips on how to safeguard personal information online and during daily interactions, as well as guidelines on identifying scams designed to steal identities.
Interested individuals must reserve their spots for the seminar either online by visiting RepRader.com/events or by calling one of Rader’s district offices at 570-643-7683 (Blakeslee) or 570-620-4341 (Effort).
For further information, contact Andy Briggs from Representative Jack Rader’s office at 717-260-6474 or via email at abriggs@pahousegop.com.
