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Elder Fraud Prevention 101
2026-03-25 18:00:00 2026-03-25 19:30:00 America/New_York Elder Fraud Prevention 101 This workshop will provide valuable insights into elder abuse scams, common tactics used by criminals, and ways to prevent victimization. It will also discuss possible steps to take after an elder fraud or scam has occurred. Laurel - Computer Lab

Wednesday, March 25
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-25 18:00:00 2026-03-25 19:30:00 America/New_York Elder Fraud Prevention 101 This workshop will provide valuable insights into elder abuse scams, common tactics used by criminals, and ways to prevent victimization. It will also discuss possible steps to take after an elder fraud or scam has occurred. Laurel - Computer Lab

Laurel

Computer Lab

This workshop will provide valuable insights into elder abuse scams, common tactics used by criminals, and ways to prevent victimization. It will also discuss possible steps to take after an elder fraud or scam has occurred.

About the Presenter: Bear Afkhami is an emergency management and national security professional with over 13 years of experience in preparedness, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery. He holds an M.S. in Analytics, a B.A. in Intelligence, and is a graduate of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Emergency Management Academy.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Speaker or Panel | Discussions |

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Laurel
Phone: 301-776-6790
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Karin Luoma, North Area Director
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