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    August Consumer Financial Protection Events Announced

    July 26, 2024

    Education and outreach staff from the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) will be hosting and participating in numerous presentations for groups of senior citizens, service providers and the public throughout the month of August to promote financial capability and provide investor education. 

    August outreach events, in partnership with the listed organizations, will be held in person and are open to the public unless otherwise noted.  

    EVENTS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

    Abington Township Police Department Pre-Night Out: DoBS will provide free non-commercial, consumer protection, investor education materials and publications.

    • Abington Target Parking Lot, 1495 Old York Road, Abington (Montgomery County) on Aug. 5 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. For additional information contact Ken Hoffman at 267-536-1081 or khoffman@abingtonpa.gov.

    Popular Scams and How to Avoid Them: Every day people are getting scammed out of THOUSANDS of dollars by so called “professionals” looking to separate them from their hard-earned money. This presentation introduces us to commonly used tactics, what to look for and how to avoid them.

    • Cleve J. Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill (Cumberland County) on Aug. 15 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. For additional information contact Amanda Scharrer at 717-761-3900 or ascharrer@cumberlandcountylibraries.org.

    Fraud BINGO: A fun and interactive presentation that teaches consumers how to protect themselves from investment fraud by playing a familiar game – BINGO! Every day people get “scammed” out of THOUSANDS of dollars. Many times, it’s those who can least afford to lose the money!

    • Bosler Memorial Library, 158 W. High St., Carlisle (Cumberland County) on Aug. 20 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. For additional information contact Logan Wolf at 717-243-4642 or lawolf@cumberlandcountylibraries.org.

    EVENTS FOR OLDER ADULTS

    Fraud BINGO: A fun and interactive presentation that teaches consumers how to protect themselves from investment fraud by playing a familiar game – BINGO! Every day people get “scammed” out of THOUSANDS of dollars. Many times, it’s those who can least afford to lose the money!

    • Charles T. Adams Active Adult Center, 5 East Market St., Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County) on Aug. 5 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Open to members only. For additional information contact Maria Linso at 570-825-3484 or Maria.Linso@luzernecounty.org.
    • Blain Senior Citizen and Community Center, 7 Blain Road, Blain (Cumberland County) on Aug. 14 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Open to the public. For additional information contact Alex Foley at 717-536-3630 or centerblain@gmail.com.
    • Fred B. Rooney Building, 4 East 4th St., Bethlehem (Northampton County) on Aug. 20 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Open to residents only. For additional information contact Sara Goldstein at 610-590-7274 or sgoldstein@winnco.com.
    • Southern Blair Senior Center, 15229 Dunnings Highway, East Freedom (Blair County) on Aug. 21 from 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM. Open to members only. For additional information contact Karen Kelley at 814-317-5181 or KKelley@blairsenior.org.
    • Senior Junction of Ridgway, 321 West Main St., Ridgway (Elk County) on Aug. 28 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Open to members only. For additional information contact Diana Streich at 814-772-6786 or dstreich@ohsaging.com.

    Popular Scams and How to Avoid Them: Every day people are getting scammed out of THOUSANDS of dollars by so called “professionals” looking to separate them from their hard-earned money. This presentation introduces us to commonly used tactics, what to look for and how to avoid them.

    • Philadelphia Senior Center-Allegheny, 1900 West Allegheny Ave., Philadelphia (Philadelphia County) on Aug. 13 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Open to members only. For additional information contact Barbara Jackson at 267-286-1455 or bjackson@philaseniorcenter.org.

    LEGISLATIVE EVENTS

    Outreach staff will also be available at the following legislative events:

    • Rep. Mike Cabell’s Senior Expo: Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas (Luzerne County) on Aug. 1 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional information contact Carol Sweeney at 570-675-6000 or Csweeney@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Marty Causer’s Senior Expo: University of Pittsburgh at Bradford KOA Arena, 300 Campus Drive, Sports & Fitness Center, Bradford (McKean County) on Aug. 2 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional details contact Rhonda Race at 814-362-4400 or rrace@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Donna Oberlander’s Baby Boomer Expo: Clarion Mall, 22631 PA-68, Clarion (Clarion County) on Aug. 2 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For additional information contact Brian Caldwell at 814-226-9000 or bcaldwel@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Steve Malagari and Sen. Maria Collett’s Family Fest: Souderton Community Park, 459 Wile Ave., Souderton (Montgomery County) on Aug. 3 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. For additional information contact Renuka Jamalpur at 276-768-3671 or rjamalpur@pahouse.net.
    • Sen. Jimmy Dillon’s Fox Chase National Night Out: Fox Chase School Yard, 500 Rhawn St., Philadelphia (Philadelphia County) on Aug. 6 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. For additional information contact Morgan Lloyd at 215-695-1020 or Lloyd.morgan@pasenate.com.
    • Rep. Joe Kerwin’s Fraud Bingo: Millersburg Area Senior Center, 109 Edward Drive, Millersburg (Dauphin County) on Aug. 7 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Open to the public. For additional information contact Matthew Stoneroad at 833-431-0495 or Mstoneroad@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Ann Flood’s $camJam: Forks Township Community Center, 500 Zucksville Road, Room D, Easton (Northampton County) on Aug. 8 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. For additional information contact Melanie Whiteleather at 610-746-2100 or mwhiteleather@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Joe Webster’s $camJam: Upper Providence Township Building, 1286 Black Rock Road, Phoenixville (Montgomery County) on Aug. 9 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For additional information contact Susan Devenny at 484-200-8258 or sdevenny@pahouse.net.
    • Rep. Joe Kerwin’s Fraud Bingo: Houck Manor Park, 628 Walnut Ave., Harrisburg (Dauphin County) on Aug. 15 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. For additional information contact Matt Stoneroad at 833-431-0495 or Mstoneroad@pahouse.gop.
    • Rep. Liz Hanbidge’s $camJam: Normandy Farm Estates, 9000 Twin Silo Drive,
      Blue Bell (Montgomery County) on Aug. 16 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. For additional information contact Louis Senat at 267-513-8861 or lsenat@actslife.org.
    • Rep. Kate Klunk’s $camJam: The Market’s at Hanover, 1649 Broadway, Hanover (York County) on Aug. 21 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. For additional information contact Elizabeth Farley at 717-630-8942 or efarley@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Parke Wentling’s $camJam: Shenango Valley Senior Center, 220 N. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage (Mercer County) on Aug. 23 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. For additional information contact Brianna Toth at 724-734-5980 or btoth@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Steve Malagari’s Senior Fair: Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 West Main St., Lansdale (Montgomery County) on Aug. 29 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional information contact Kyle Moriarty at 267-768-3671 or kmoriarty@pahouse.net.

    EVENTS FOR LIMITED AUDIENCES

    Elder Financial Abuse Prevention in the Library: Elder Financial Abuse has skyrocketed to be the number 1 issue reported and verified to Adult Protective Services staff – and that’s only the tip of the iceberg, as so much abuse goes unreported. As librarians and library staff, you are in a unique position to protect your patrons from con artists looking to steal their life savings. This session will outline red flags of elder financial abuse and the latest scams facing older adults.

    • Berks County Library, 1040 Berks Road, Leesport (Berks County) on Aug. 20 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Open to library staff only. For additional information contact Stephanie Williams at 610-378-5260 or Stephnie.williams@berkslibraries.org.

    DoBS Investor Education and Consumer Outreach staff works with state and local government agencies, service providers, community and trade organizations, the General Assembly, the military community, schools, and other partners to help Pennsylvanians across the commonwealth become well-informed about the financial marketplace.

    Learn more about the free, non-commercial programs and presentations available, or contact us to request a program tailored to your specific needs.

    Visit the department's calendar of events to find an event near you. Consumers and community groups can call 1-800-PA-BANKS or email informed@pa.gov for more information.