Protection against scams, fraud and identity theft | Bonney Lake Library

By DANIEL NASH
Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald Reporter
May 24, 2012 · Updated 7:55 PM 

Learn how best to protect yourself against scams, fraud and identity theft June 2 at the Bonney Lake Pierce County Library.

Matt Santelli, case manager with Pierce County Aging and Disability Resource Center, will share tips on what to look for and how to prevent scams and identity theft, and what fraud victims can do.

Scammers and ID thieves use tools that are simple and straightforward as well as complex and convoluted. They tend to prey upon seniors as primary targets.

Registration is required for this event. Interest parties can register online at www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar.

Friends of the Bonney Lake Library sponsor this free event.

Contact Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald Reporter Daniel Nash at dnash@courierherald.com or 360-825-2555 ext. 5060.

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