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Avoid Scams: How to Be a Smart Shopper
From shopping online to buying used cars, discover how consumers can protect themselves against fraud, scams and identity theft in all kinds of situations.
Thursday, Apr 24, 2025 
12:00 p.m. ET • 11:00 a.m. CT • 10:00 a.m. MT • 9:00 a.m. PT 
FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Fraud Victim Spotlight: Romance Scam
Hear one victim’s story of romance, loss and how the experience motivated her to advocate for other victims.Friday, Apr 25, 2025 12:00 p.m. ET • 11:00 a.m. CT • 10:00 a.m. MT • 9:00 a.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Fraud-Fighting Fraudlettes: Taxes
This month, the Fraudlettes will host an engaging discussion on smart money moves and what you need to know about taxes.Monday, Apr 28, 2025 11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Shield Yourself from Scams: Veterans
We'll explore all the ways veterans and miliary families are targeted for scams, including charity scams, employment scams, identity theft and benefits poaching.Tuesday, Apr 29, 2025 2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Banking and Finance Apps at a Glance
Learn to navigate a mobile banking demo site and explore budgeting tools. We’ll discuss banking security, avoiding scams and introduce digital payment options.Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 3:00 p.m. ET • 2:00 p.m. CT • 1:00 p.m. MT • 12:00 p.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Learn to Spot and Report Medicare Fraud
Join the Senior Medicare Patrol in Hawai‘i to learn how to identify and report Medicare fraud, waste and abuse. Let's protect our health care and keep costs down!Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 4:00 p.m. ET • 3:00 p.m. CT • 2:00 p.m. MT • 1:00 p.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Fraud Prevention: Arm Yourself Against Scammers
Targeted by fraud? Join this talk to get information on the latest trends and tools that can help you spot and avoid scams!Thursday, May 1, 2025 12:00 p.m. ET • 11:00 a.m. CT • 10:00 a.m. MT • 9:00 a.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Veterans Forum: The Ugly Face of AI
Find out how artificial intelligence can be used to spread misinformation and disinformation and scam veterans and their families.Tuesday, May 6, 2025 2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Fraud: Watch Out For Cryptocurrency Scams
Learn about the growing threat of crypto scams, how scammers operate and how to steer clear of danger.Wednesday, May 7, 2025 2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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Fraud Watch with Phil & Pam: Job Scams
In this month’s virtual fraud prevention discussion, Phil and Pam will explore how to spot employment scams.Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:00 a.m. ET • 9:00 a.m. CT • 8:00 a.m. MT • 7:00 a.m. PT FREE online event. Membership not required.
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