Free workshop on fraud and scam prevention for seniors

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ)- This Thursday, July 20th, Senior citizens in the Lexington and surrounding areas are invited to a Senior Scam Jam to learn how to protect themselves from financial fraud and scams.

The event is free and will be held at the Lexington Senior Center located on 195 Life Lane.

It will be held from 9 AM to 2 PM.

This event is being organized by the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions, the Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging, Independent Living, Kentucky AARP and other partners.

Event topics will include cybercrime, mail fraud, reverse mortgages, identity theft, Medicare fraud and investment fraud.

Lunch will be provided for registered participants as well as take-home material and a chance to win door prizes.

To register, call  877-926-8300 or sign up online at https://aarp.cvent.com/LexingtonScamJam