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Campbellsville area seniors get information at Scam Jam By Kelly May News from the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY, (July 25, 2013) - About 34 senior citizens from Taylor and Green Counties around Campbellsville learned how to recognize and avoid financial fraud at a Senior Scam Jam seminar on Thursday, July 25, 2013. The Senior Scam Jam is designed to raise awareness about the techniques con artists use, so seniors can recognize the tactics and protect themselves from fraud. The morning workshops covered mail fraud (presented by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service), top scams against seniors (presented by the Better Business Bureau), and identity theft (Kentucky Attorney General's Office). In the afternoon, the group heard presentations covering investment fraud (presented by the Department of Financial Institutions, or DFI, and AARP) and loan fraud (presented by DFI). All participants received free handouts and materials, including a contact sheet so seniors would know who to call with questions. "A recent study shows that one out of every five citizens over the age of 65 has been victimized by a financial swindle," said DFI Commissioner Charles Vice. "We hope to prevent future scams from taking place by helping seniors identify red flags and find out where to get help." Participants in the Senior Scam Jam learned to recognize these "red flags" of fraud: Special guarantees, promises of no risk with high rewards/returns, offers for a "limited time" only, offers for you only, pressure by the salesperson to give an immediate, "Cash only" accepted, promises to get you the paperwork "later", the company or a representative cannot be reached if you have questions, and/or the offer sounds too good to be true. The following are some steps seniors learned to take to avoid falling victim to fraud: Take your time. Do your homework before signing any contract or paperwork. Read the fine print. Check out the source. Be skeptical of unsolicited calls. Have a plan to get off the phone. Have a "buddy" to help get you out of a situation where you feel pressured. Don't trust testimonials According to AARP Executive Council Volunteer Bill Harned, "When seniors leave our Scam Jams, they are better prepared to protect themselves from con artists who prey on older, vulnerable adults. Educating consumers about today's frauds and scams is the best prevention." On the evaluation forms, attendees rated the overall program very highly, and many commented that they appreciated the resources and contact information to take home. "This made me more conscious of the fact I cannot be too careful in checking every detail of the deals I hear," wrote a participant from Taylor County. "All information was very up-to-date and well presented in a timely fashion," wrote another from Taylor County. "All current contact information is useful." Before investing, check with DFI, Kentucky's state securities regulator, to verify if the investment opportunity is registered and if the seller is licensed. Call 800-223-2579 This free public program was brought to the Campbellsville area by DFI and its partners, including the Taylor County Extension Service, Campbellsville, KY. This story was posted on 2013-07-26 08:12:11
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