How to Avoid Common Scams - In-person

Senior Tech Lecture

Join MCPL & Marylanders Online for an important tech lecture on avoiding common scams, especially those targeting older adults.

According to the National Council on Aging, "Scams targeting older adults are on the rise. In 2022, there were 88,262 complaints of fraud resulting in $3.1 billion in losses from people age 60+... This was a shocking 82.35% increase in losses compared to 2021." (December 2023)

Common scams targeting older people include government impersonation scams; sweepstakes scams; and robocall/phone scams. Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, stated, "Digital tools are making it easier than ever to target hard-working Americans." 

Join this program, presented by Marylanders Online, to learn how to detect and avoid the most common scams targeting older adults. Learn steps on how to protect yourself online, including guidance on phones and other mobile device use. Q&A to follow the presentation.

Questions about this program? Contact the Olney branch at 240-773-9545

Take a look at these resources for Older Adults. Don't have a card right now?  No worries!  Find out how to Get a Library Card.

Accommodation Requests

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

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