Age Friendly Committee hosting NRPS for financial crimes presentation

The Township of West Lincoln’s Age Friendly Advisory Committee is hosting a free presentation on April 11, to inform older adults about financial crimes and provide tools and tips to protect themselves against scams.

The presentation will be led by a Detective from Niagara Regional Police Service and will delve into romance scams, crypto scams, spoofing legitimate/trusted businesses, phishing, grandparent scams, malware/spyware and scam implications of artificial intelligence. It will also help to explain who should be trusted, reasons for a power of attorney for personal property and what to do when you are a victim of fraud.

The Financial Crimes presentation will be held in the West Lincoln Council Chambers, at 318 Canborough Street, in Smithville, on Friday, April 11. Doors will open at 9:45 a.m. for light refreshments. The presentation will run from 10 until 11:30 a.m., including time for questions.

Spaces are limited in the Council Chambers. To claim a seat, please register your attendance with Jacquie Thrower, Executive Assistant, at jthrower@westlincoln.ca or 905-957-3346 ext. 6726. Learn more about West Lincoln’s Age Friendly Advisory Committee at www.westlincoln.ca/agefriendly.

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“Scams and crimes that target the finances of older adults have become all too common. Sadly, artificial intelligence only exacerbates the issue. More than ever, it is important that we arm ourselves and our loved ones with the information, resources and confidence to respond appropriately if, or more likely, when we are impacted. I would like to thank NRPS for leading this presentation in West Lincoln, and I encourage everyone who is able to attend to please register.”

Mayor Cheryl Ganann