Finance & Career

Human Sciences Extension’s Upcoming Scam and Fraud Prevention Events

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National consumer protection week is the first week or March each year. The Human Sciences Extension team is dedicated to educating Alabamians about scams and fraud. As this week comes to a close, there are many upcoming workshops for seniors, specifically.

With scammers working around the clock to steal your hard-earned money, consumer protection week is a dedicated time to help Alabama residents stay informed and alert about scam and fraud protection. Alabamians lost more money in 2023 to online scams than people in any other state. In 2023, nearly 4,900 Alabamians fell victim to cybercrime and on average each person lost $50,600. These upcoming events are a concerted effort to spread the word about how to spot and avoid scams and fraud.

Upcoming Scam and Fraud Events

Northwest Alabama Programming

  • March 12 — Scam Workshop
    10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
    The ARC of Walker Day Treatment Center, Jasper, Alabama
    Contact: Patricia Smith, smithp7@aces.edu, 256-766-4846

Central Alabama Programming

  • March 11 — Senior Frauds and Scams 
    11:30 a.m.
    Clanton Senior Center, 500 Enterprise Road, Clanton, Alabama 35045
    Contact: Russell Lowe, rrl0017@auburn.edu, 334-917-2066
  • March 12 — Shielding Seniors: Spot and Stop Scams
    10 a.m.
    Mount Sinai Senior Center, 1820 County Road 57, Prattville, Alabama 36067
    Contact: Cynthia White, cdw0045@auburn.edu, 334-740-6220
  • March 13 — Shielding Seniors: Spot and Stop Scams
    9:30 a.m.
    Marbury Senior Center, 205 County Road 20 East, Marbury, Alabama 36051
    Contact: Cynthia White, cdw0045@auburn.edu, 334-740-6220
  • March 26 — Senior Frauds and Scams
    11:30 a.m.
    Senior Connection, 304 Park Plaza, Clanton, Alabama 35045
    Contact: Russell Lowe, rrl0017@auburn.edu, 334-917-2066
  • April 9 — Shielding Seniors: Spot and Stop Scams
    10 a.m.
    White Hall Townhall Building, 989 White Hall Road, Lowndesboro, Alabama 36752
    Contact: Cynthia White, cdw0045@auburn.edu, 334-740-6220

West Central Alabama Programming

  • March 27 — Extension Cares for Seniors
    10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    Marengo County Extension Office, 2400 E. Coats Avenue, Linden, Alabama 36748
    Contact: Renee’ Vines, phv0002@auburn.edu, 205-928-1410

Southwest Alabama Programming

  • March 25 — Savvy Seniors Scams Class
    12:30 p.m.
    Bayou Clinic, 13220 Wintzell Avenue, Bayou La Batre, Alabama 36509
    Contact: Jamie Crouch, jcc0207@auburn.edu, 251-242-9418

Registration Link: https://www.aces.edu/event/savvy-seniors-scams-class-3-25/

More Information

For more information about the date and time of an upcoming event in your area please contact your local Extension office and ask for the financial management regional extension agent or visit the directory to locate the agent in your area.

Learn more about this and other Human Sciences Extension programs in the Human Sciences Extension program guide.