Losing money to fraud, scams, and exploitation can be devastating to anyone, but especially to an older adult, who may not be able to replace what was lost. Many have worked a lifetime building a savings to be able to retire and it is precisely because of that savings that seniors are vulnerable.
Sheriff Greg Seabolt is introducing a new program to help everyone, especially the targeted elderly, learn about scams / fraud and internet safety so they can be aware of and how to prevent being scammed.
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach, in conjunction with the Randolph County Public Library System’s Digital Services Librarian, will be presenting programs for citizens about scams/frauds, ways to prevent them, and ways to protect yourself when using the internet.
Know someone who may benefit? For future sessions, check the Sheriff’s Office “News” on their website, the Randolph County Library calendar, follow our social media pages, or give us a call for program dates or to schedule a presentation.
Randolph County Sheriff’s Office - 727 McDowell Rd., Asheboro, NC 27205
336-318-6689
Sgt. Bryan Tysinger, Community Outreach – 336-318-6687
Randolph County Public Library - 201 Worth St., Asheboro, NC 27203
Phone: 336-318-6800
Additional Resources:
•Federal Trade Commission: Call the FTC ID Theft Hotline (877) FTC-HELP for help with a consumer complaint
•Federal Trade Commission (FTC): www.ftc.gov
•FTC Consumer’s Page: www.consumer.gov/idtheft
•US Postal Service www.usps.com
•Central Source www.annualcreditreport.com
•Consumer Action www.consumeraction.gov
•Internet Fraud Complaint Center: www.ifccfbi.gov/index.asp
•Id Theft Resources Center: www.idtheftcenter.org
•Privacy Rights Clearinghouse: www.privacyrights.org
•American Express: www10.americanexpress.com
•Discover: www.discovercard.com/discover/data
•Mastercard: www.mastercard.com/education/fraud
•Visa: www.usa.visa.com/personal