Fraud Basics

Scammers steal billions of dollars from unsuspecting consumers every year. The impact on victims and their families can be financially and emotionally devastating, especially for older Americans. This event, hosted by the AARP NH Speakers Bureau, will help you to protect yourself and your loved ones. We’ll hear from the Laconia Police Department about current fraud trends and explore: Fraud Trends – Understanding how much fraud is out there and what it looks like. Changing the Narrative – How we talk about fraud matters – words matter. Prevention – Knowing and practicing prevention strategies to avoid becoming a target. Resources – How to access and share up-to-date tools and resources about fraud identification and prevention, and where to go if you or someone you love has become a victim. No matter your age, this is critical info for everyone! Scammers are only getting more savvy in their techniques and the best way to spot a scam is to stop a scam.