Important Seminar to Protect Seniors
WTRF – On Monday, the office of U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) ,Ohio and the Federal Trade Commission will host a free seminar for seniors aimed at helping them protect their finances and avoid fraud and scams.
The FTC is charged with helping to prevent fraud, deception, and unfair business practices in the marketplace.
“Criminals may see seniors—who have often saved their entire lives to enjoy retirement—as ripe targets for financial fraud. Internet and telemarketing scams are always troubling, but the targeting of senior citizens is particularly disturbing,” Brown said. “That’s why these seminars are so important. By providing seniors with the tools to protect themselves, we can prevent scams while providing retirees with the information they need to keep their nest egg safe and sound.”
