As part of the agency’s continued commitment to public education, its Crime Prevention Unit will host a two-hour program from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., to help senior citizens protect themselves from common types of fraud. With representatives from the U.S. Secret Service, IRS, Regions Bank and Sprint, topics of discussion will include how to identify fraud and avoid scams, how to properly file a tax return and file for social security, how to protect bank accounts, and how to prevent robo-calls and block callers.

 

The Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library is located at 4131 Woodmere Park Blvd. The seminar is free and limited to 80 registrants. To RSVP, please email Cathy.Duff@Sarasotasheriff.org or dial 941.861.4084. Light refreshments will be served.