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Protect Yourself from Common Scams Targeting Seniors

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Mercer Senior Center
2518 Martha Lake Road
Mercer, WI 54547 United States
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715-476-2113
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Jeff Kersten, Agency Liaison for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will visit the Mercer Senior Center on Wednesday, June 8 at 12:00 p.m. to discuss Common Scams & Frauds Targeting Seniors.

The Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection will discuss the details of common scams that target seniors, the warning signs of a scam, and what to do if you or someone you know falls victim to a scam or fraud. Helpful factsheets from The Bureau of Consumer Protection will be available.

As Wisconsinā€™s lead agency for consumer protection, the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection, provides information and education, mediates complaints, investigates cases, and takes enforcement actions to fight fraudulent and deceptive practices that harm consumers and honest businesses.

This event is sponsored by the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection, the Mercer Senior Center, and the Mercer Public Library. For more information, call the Mercer Library at 715-476-2366.