Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam: How to Spot Disaster Scams
Thursday, Nov 14, 2024From 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EST
Zoom and Facebook
Online Event
Contact:
AARP ME
Email:
meaarp@aarp.org
This event is part of AARP's Nationwide Virtual Community Center.
The focus of our virtual fraud prevention discussion this month is how to spot disaster scams.
About the Event
Have you or someone you know been contacted by a scammer or been a target of fraud? Do you have questions about steps to take to stay safe? Are you willing to share your story?
Stop in for our next virtual scam prevention discussion, Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam. Our focus this month will be how to spot disaster scams. We want to address your questions and hear your ideas and stories too.
Phil Chin is an AARP volunteer who leads the AARP Fraud Watch Network efforts in Maine and Pam Partridge leads the AARP Maine volunteer speakers bureau.
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Do you have questions about steps to take to stay safe? Are you willing to share your story?</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Stop in for our next virtual scam prevention discussion, Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam. Our focus this month will be how to spot disaster scams. We want to address your questions and hear your ideas and stories too.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Phil Chin is an AARP volunteer who leads the </span><a href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/?intcmp=AE-SCM-FRD-ABT" target="_blank"><span style="color: var(;">AARP Fraud Watch Network</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;"> efforts in Maine and Pam Partridge leads the AARP Maine volunteer speakers bureau.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. 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data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-YOUR-ID-STAYING-CONNECTED-AND-PROTECTED-WEBINAR">Your ID – Staying Connected and Protected Webinar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join AARP NJ for a free, statewide webinar to learn how to protect yourself in the fight against identity theft on Wednesday, November 13 at 12 p.m.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-mn-p2p-payment-apps-virtual-mn-111324-vkn89ss9jfn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SENDING-MONEY-SAFELY-THROUGH-P2P-PAYMENT-APPS" 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"Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam: How to Spot Disaster Scams </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Nov 14, 2024<br>From 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom and Facebook </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP ME </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:meaarp@aarp.org"> meaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/df744eaa-7ae4-4a6b-b222-edd9d0d29337/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DF744EAA-7AE4-4A6B-B222-EDD9D0D29337" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FRAUD_WATCH_WITH_PHIL_AND_PAM_HOW_TO_SPOT_DISASTER_SCAMS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">The focus of our virtual fraud prevention discussion this month is how to spot disaster scams.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Have you or someone you know been contacted by a scammer or been a target of fraud? Do you have questions about steps to take to stay safe? Are you willing to share your story?</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Stop in for our next virtual scam prevention discussion, Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam. Our focus this month will be how to spot disaster scams. We want to address your questions and hear your ideas and stories too.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Phil Chin is an AARP volunteer who leads the </span><a href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/?intcmp=AE-SCM-FRD-ABT" target="_blank"><span style="color: var(;">AARP Fraud Watch Network</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;"> efforts in Maine and Pam Partridge leads the AARP Maine volunteer speakers bureau.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/df744eaa-7ae4-4a6b-b222-edd9d0d29337/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DF744EAA-7AE4-4A6B-B222-EDD9D0D29337" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FRAUD_WATCH_WITH_PHIL_AND_PAM_HOW_TO_SPOT_DISASTER_SCAMS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/KNN5VPL6C4Q?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67356e6231b58-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67356e6231b58-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/holiday-fraud-workshop-shreveport-aarp-la-111324-6wn77jgvywt.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-FRAUD-PREVENTION-WORKSHOP-IN-SHREVEPORT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/holiday-fraud-workshop-shreveport-aarp-la-111324-6wn77jgvywt.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-FRAUD-PREVENTION-WORKSHOP-IN-SHREVEPORT">Holiday Fraud Prevention Workshop in Shreveport</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Stay safe this holiday season by learning how to spot fake deals, avoid phishing, and protect your wallet from common holiday scams.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: Sheriff's Safety Town, Shreveport, LA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-nj-your-id-staying-connected-and-protected-virtual-nj-11132024-12-pm-et-8nnp4htdc84.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-YOUR-ID-STAYING-CONNECTED-AND-PROTECTED-WEBINAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nj-your-id-staying-connected-and-protected-virtual-nj-11132024-12-pm-et-8nnp4htdc84.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-YOUR-ID-STAYING-CONNECTED-AND-PROTECTED-WEBINAR">Your ID – Staying Connected and Protected Webinar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join AARP NJ for a free, statewide webinar to learn how to protect yourself in the fight against identity theft on Wednesday, November 13 at 12 p.m.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-mn-p2p-payment-apps-virtual-mn-111324-vkn89ss9jfn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SENDING-MONEY-SAFELY-THROUGH-P2P-PAYMENT-APPS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-mn-p2p-payment-apps-virtual-mn-111324-vkn89ss9jfn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SENDING-MONEY-SAFELY-THROUGH-P2P-PAYMENT-APPS">Sending Money Safely Through P2P Payment Apps</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">From splitting the bill at dinner to sending a friend money, learn what payment apps can do for you.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. CST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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}); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam: How to Spot Disaster Scams</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam: How to Spot Disaster Scams"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="The focus of our virtual fraud prevention discussion this month is how to spot disaster scams.About the EventHave you or someone you know been contacted by a" name="description"/> <meta content="Fraud, Watch, with, Phil, Pam, How, Spot, Disaster, Scams" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/vcc-event/aarp-maine-fraud-watch-with-phil-and-pam-november-14th-2024-knn5vpl6c4q.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-maine-fraud-watch-with-phil-and-pam-november-14th-2024-knn5vpl6c4q.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta name="estimated_publish_date" id="metaPublishDate" content="2024-11-14"/> /*img.static-map {display:none;}*/ .cvent-view .main-image {display:none;}jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src', jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src')+'&key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk')', 'title_for_layout' => 'AARP Event Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam: How to Spot Disaster Scams </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Nov 14, 2024<br>From 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom and Facebook </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP ME </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:meaarp@aarp.org"> meaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/df744eaa-7ae4-4a6b-b222-edd9d0d29337/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DF744EAA-7AE4-4A6B-B222-EDD9D0D29337" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FRAUD_WATCH_WITH_PHIL_AND_PAM_HOW_TO_SPOT_DISASTER_SCAMS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">The focus of our virtual fraud prevention discussion this month is how to spot disaster scams.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Have you or someone you know been contacted by a scammer or been a target of fraud? Do you have questions about steps to take to stay safe? Are you willing to share your story?</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Stop in for our next virtual scam prevention discussion, Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam. Our focus this month will be how to spot disaster scams. We want to address your questions and hear your ideas and stories too.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Phil Chin is an AARP volunteer who leads the </span><a href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/?intcmp=AE-SCM-FRD-ABT" target="_blank"><span style="color: var(;">AARP Fraud Watch Network</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;"> efforts in Maine and Pam Partridge leads the AARP Maine volunteer speakers bureau.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/df744eaa-7ae4-4a6b-b222-edd9d0d29337/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DF744EAA-7AE4-4A6B-B222-EDD9D0D29337" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FRAUD_WATCH_WITH_PHIL_AND_PAM_HOW_TO_SPOT_DISASTER_SCAMS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/KNN5VPL6C4Q?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67356e6231b58-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67356e6231b58-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr67356e6231b58-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr67356e6231b58-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/holiday-fraud-workshop-shreveport-aarp-la-111324-6wn77jgvywt.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-FRAUD-PREVENTION-WORKSHOP-IN-SHREVEPORT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/holiday-fraud-workshop-shreveport-aarp-la-111324-6wn77jgvywt.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-FRAUD-PREVENTION-WORKSHOP-IN-SHREVEPORT">Holiday Fraud Prevention Workshop in Shreveport</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Stay safe this holiday season by learning how to spot fake deals, avoid phishing, and protect your wallet from common holiday scams.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: Sheriff's Safety Town, Shreveport, LA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-nj-your-id-staying-connected-and-protected-virtual-nj-11132024-12-pm-et-8nnp4htdc84.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-YOUR-ID-STAYING-CONNECTED-AND-PROTECTED-WEBINAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nj-your-id-staying-connected-and-protected-virtual-nj-11132024-12-pm-et-8nnp4htdc84.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-YOUR-ID-STAYING-CONNECTED-AND-PROTECTED-WEBINAR">Your ID – Staying Connected and Protected Webinar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join AARP NJ for a free, statewide webinar to learn how to protect yourself in the fight against identity theft on Wednesday, November 13 at 12 p.m.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-mn-p2p-payment-apps-virtual-mn-111324-vkn89ss9jfn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SENDING-MONEY-SAFELY-THROUGH-P2P-PAYMENT-APPS" 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Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam: How to Spot Disaster Scams </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Nov 14, 2024<br>From 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom and Facebook </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP ME </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:meaarp@aarp.org"> meaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/df744eaa-7ae4-4a6b-b222-edd9d0d29337/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DF744EAA-7AE4-4A6B-B222-EDD9D0D29337" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FRAUD_WATCH_WITH_PHIL_AND_PAM_HOW_TO_SPOT_DISASTER_SCAMS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">The focus of our virtual fraud prevention discussion this month is how to spot disaster scams.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Have you or someone you know been contacted by a scammer or been a target of fraud? Do you have questions about steps to take to stay safe? Are you willing to share your story?</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Stop in for our next virtual scam prevention discussion, Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam. Our focus this month will be how to spot disaster scams. We want to address your questions and hear your ideas and stories too.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Phil Chin is an AARP volunteer who leads the </span><a href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/?intcmp=AE-SCM-FRD-ABT" target="_blank"><span style="color: var(;">AARP Fraud Watch Network</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;"> efforts in Maine and Pam Partridge leads the AARP Maine volunteer speakers bureau.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/df744eaa-7ae4-4a6b-b222-edd9d0d29337/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DF744EAA-7AE4-4A6B-B222-EDD9D0D29337" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FRAUD_WATCH_WITH_PHIL_AND_PAM_HOW_TO_SPOT_DISASTER_SCAMS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/KNN5VPL6C4Q?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67356e6231b58-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67356e6231b58-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr67356e6231b58-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr67356e6231b58-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/holiday-fraud-workshop-shreveport-aarp-la-111324-6wn77jgvywt.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-FRAUD-PREVENTION-WORKSHOP-IN-SHREVEPORT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/holiday-fraud-workshop-shreveport-aarp-la-111324-6wn77jgvywt.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-FRAUD-PREVENTION-WORKSHOP-IN-SHREVEPORT">Holiday Fraud Prevention Workshop in Shreveport</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Stay safe this holiday season by learning how to spot fake deals, avoid phishing, and protect your wallet from common holiday scams.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: Sheriff's Safety Town, Shreveport, LA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-nj-your-id-staying-connected-and-protected-virtual-nj-11132024-12-pm-et-8nnp4htdc84.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-YOUR-ID-STAYING-CONNECTED-AND-PROTECTED-WEBINAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nj-your-id-staying-connected-and-protected-virtual-nj-11132024-12-pm-et-8nnp4htdc84.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-YOUR-ID-STAYING-CONNECTED-AND-PROTECTED-WEBINAR">Your ID – Staying Connected and Protected Webinar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join AARP NJ for a free, statewide webinar to learn how to protect yourself in the fight against identity theft on Wednesday, November 13 at 12 p.m.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-mn-p2p-payment-apps-virtual-mn-111324-vkn89ss9jfn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SENDING-MONEY-SAFELY-THROUGH-P2P-PAYMENT-APPS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-mn-p2p-payment-apps-virtual-mn-111324-vkn89ss9jfn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SENDING-MONEY-SAFELY-THROUGH-P2P-PAYMENT-APPS">Sending Money Safely Through P2P Payment Apps</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">From splitting the bill at dinner to sending a friend money, learn what payment apps can do for you.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. CST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- aarp-events page <div class="card" style="box-shadow:none;"> <a data-formelementid="RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find community service opportunities you're passionate about." href="/guest/volunteering/?intcmp=RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422"><img class="img-responsive volunteer" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/Volunteer_Ad_455x455.jpg" alt="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural" title="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural"></a> </div> --> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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}); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam: How to Spot Disaster Scams</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam: How to Spot Disaster Scams"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="The focus of our virtual fraud prevention discussion this month is how to spot disaster scams.About the EventHave you or someone you know been contacted by a" name="description"/> <meta content="Fraud, Watch, with, Phil, Pam, How, Spot, Disaster, Scams" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/vcc-event/aarp-maine-fraud-watch-with-phil-and-pam-november-14th-2024-knn5vpl6c4q.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-maine-fraud-watch-with-phil-and-pam-november-14th-2024-knn5vpl6c4q.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta name="estimated_publish_date" id="metaPublishDate" content="2024-11-14"/> /*img.static-map {display:none;}*/ .cvent-view .main-image {display:none;}jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src', jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src')+'&key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk')', 'title_for_layout' => 'AARP Event Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam: How to Spot Disaster Scams </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Nov 14, 2024<br>From 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom and Facebook </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP ME </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:meaarp@aarp.org"> meaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/df744eaa-7ae4-4a6b-b222-edd9d0d29337/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DF744EAA-7AE4-4A6B-B222-EDD9D0D29337" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FRAUD_WATCH_WITH_PHIL_AND_PAM_HOW_TO_SPOT_DISASTER_SCAMS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">The focus of our virtual fraud prevention discussion this month is how to spot disaster scams.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Have you or someone you know been contacted by a scammer or been a target of fraud? Do you have questions about steps to take to stay safe? Are you willing to share your story?</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Stop in for our next virtual scam prevention discussion, Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam. Our focus this month will be how to spot disaster scams. We want to address your questions and hear your ideas and stories too.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Phil Chin is an AARP volunteer who leads the </span><a href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/?intcmp=AE-SCM-FRD-ABT" target="_blank"><span style="color: var(;">AARP Fraud Watch Network</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;"> efforts in Maine and Pam Partridge leads the AARP Maine volunteer speakers bureau.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/df744eaa-7ae4-4a6b-b222-edd9d0d29337/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DF744EAA-7AE4-4A6B-B222-EDD9D0D29337" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FRAUD_WATCH_WITH_PHIL_AND_PAM_HOW_TO_SPOT_DISASTER_SCAMS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/KNN5VPL6C4Q?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67356e6231b58-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67356e6231b58-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr67356e6231b58-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr67356e6231b58-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam: How to Spot Disaster Scams </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Nov 14, 2024<br>From 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom and Facebook </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP ME </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:meaarp@aarp.org"> meaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/df744eaa-7ae4-4a6b-b222-edd9d0d29337/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DF744EAA-7AE4-4A6B-B222-EDD9D0D29337" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FRAUD_WATCH_WITH_PHIL_AND_PAM_HOW_TO_SPOT_DISASTER_SCAMS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">The focus of our virtual fraud prevention discussion this month is how to spot disaster scams.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Have you or someone you know been contacted by a scammer or been a target of fraud? Do you have questions about steps to take to stay safe? Are you willing to share your story?</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Stop in for our next virtual scam prevention discussion, Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam. Our focus this month will be how to spot disaster scams. We want to address your questions and hear your ideas and stories too.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Phil Chin is an AARP volunteer who leads the </span><a href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/?intcmp=AE-SCM-FRD-ABT" target="_blank"><span style="color: var(;">AARP Fraud Watch Network</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;"> efforts in Maine and Pam Partridge leads the AARP Maine volunteer speakers bureau.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/df744eaa-7ae4-4a6b-b222-edd9d0d29337/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DF744EAA-7AE4-4A6B-B222-EDD9D0D29337" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FRAUD_WATCH_WITH_PHIL_AND_PAM_HOW_TO_SPOT_DISASTER_SCAMS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/KNN5VPL6C4Q?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67356e6231b58-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67356e6231b58-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr67356e6231b58-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr67356e6231b58-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/holiday-fraud-workshop-shreveport-aarp-la-111324-6wn77jgvywt.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-FRAUD-PREVENTION-WORKSHOP-IN-SHREVEPORT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/holiday-fraud-workshop-shreveport-aarp-la-111324-6wn77jgvywt.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-FRAUD-PREVENTION-WORKSHOP-IN-SHREVEPORT">Holiday Fraud Prevention Workshop in Shreveport</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Stay safe this holiday season by learning how to spot fake deals, avoid phishing, and protect your wallet from common holiday scams.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: Sheriff's Safety Town, Shreveport, LA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-nj-your-id-staying-connected-and-protected-virtual-nj-11132024-12-pm-et-8nnp4htdc84.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-YOUR-ID-STAYING-CONNECTED-AND-PROTECTED-WEBINAR" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nj-your-id-staying-connected-and-protected-virtual-nj-11132024-12-pm-et-8nnp4htdc84.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-YOUR-ID-STAYING-CONNECTED-AND-PROTECTED-WEBINAR">Your ID – Staying Connected and Protected Webinar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join AARP NJ for a free, statewide webinar to learn how to protect yourself in the fight against identity theft on Wednesday, November 13 at 12 p.m.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-mn-p2p-payment-apps-virtual-mn-111324-vkn89ss9jfn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SENDING-MONEY-SAFELY-THROUGH-P2P-PAYMENT-APPS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-mn-p2p-payment-apps-virtual-mn-111324-vkn89ss9jfn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SENDING-MONEY-SAFELY-THROUGH-P2P-PAYMENT-APPS">Sending Money Safely Through P2P Payment Apps</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">From splitting the bill at dinner to sending a friend money, learn what payment apps can do for you.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. CST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- aarp-events page <div class="card" style="box-shadow:none;"> <a data-formelementid="RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find community service opportunities you're passionate about." href="/guest/volunteering/?intcmp=RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422"><img class="img-responsive volunteer" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/Volunteer_Ad_455x455.jpg" alt="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural" title="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural"></a> </div> --> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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Do you have questions about steps to take to stay safe? Are you willing to share your story?</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Stop in for our next virtual scam prevention discussion, Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam. Our focus this month will be how to spot disaster scams. We want to address your questions and hear your ideas and stories too.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Phil Chin is an AARP volunteer who leads the </span><a href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/?intcmp=AE-SCM-FRD-ABT" target="_blank"><span style="color: var(;">AARP Fraud Watch Network</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;"> efforts in Maine and Pam Partridge leads the AARP Maine volunteer speakers bureau.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/df744eaa-7ae4-4a6b-b222-edd9d0d29337/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DF744EAA-7AE4-4A6B-B222-EDD9D0D29337" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FRAUD_WATCH_WITH_PHIL_AND_PAM_HOW_TO_SPOT_DISASTER_SCAMS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/KNN5VPL6C4Q?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67356e6231b58-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67356e6231b58-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam: How to Spot Disaster Scams </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Nov 14, 2024<br>From 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom and Facebook </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP ME </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:meaarp@aarp.org"> meaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/df744eaa-7ae4-4a6b-b222-edd9d0d29337/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DF744EAA-7AE4-4A6B-B222-EDD9D0D29337" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FRAUD_WATCH_WITH_PHIL_AND_PAM_HOW_TO_SPOT_DISASTER_SCAMS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">The focus of our virtual fraud prevention discussion this month is how to spot disaster scams.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Have you or someone you know been contacted by a scammer or been a target of fraud? Do you have questions about steps to take to stay safe? Are you willing to share your story?</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Stop in for our next virtual scam prevention discussion, Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam. Our focus this month will be how to spot disaster scams. We want to address your questions and hear your ideas and stories too.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Phil Chin is an AARP volunteer who leads the </span><a href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/?intcmp=AE-SCM-FRD-ABT" target="_blank"><span style="color: var(;">AARP Fraud Watch Network</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;"> efforts in Maine and Pam Partridge leads the AARP Maine volunteer speakers bureau.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. 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Do you have questions about steps to take to stay safe? Are you willing to share your story?</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Stop in for our next virtual scam prevention discussion, Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam. Our focus this month will be how to spot disaster scams. We want to address your questions and hear your ideas and stories too.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Phil Chin is an AARP volunteer who leads the </span><a href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/?intcmp=AE-SCM-FRD-ABT" target="_blank"><span style="color: var(;">AARP Fraud Watch Network</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;"> efforts in Maine and Pam Partridge leads the AARP Maine volunteer speakers bureau.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/df744eaa-7ae4-4a6b-b222-edd9d0d29337/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DF744EAA-7AE4-4A6B-B222-EDD9D0D29337" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FRAUD_WATCH_WITH_PHIL_AND_PAM_HOW_TO_SPOT_DISASTER_SCAMS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/KNN5VPL6C4Q?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67356e6231b58-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67356e6231b58-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr67356e6231b58-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr67356e6231b58-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/holiday-fraud-workshop-shreveport-aarp-la-111324-6wn77jgvywt.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-FRAUD-PREVENTION-WORKSHOP-IN-SHREVEPORT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/holiday-fraud-workshop-shreveport-aarp-la-111324-6wn77jgvywt.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-FRAUD-PREVENTION-WORKSHOP-IN-SHREVEPORT">Holiday Fraud Prevention Workshop in Shreveport</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Stay safe this holiday season by learning 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data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-YOUR-ID-STAYING-CONNECTED-AND-PROTECTED-WEBINAR">Your ID – Staying Connected and Protected Webinar</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join AARP NJ for a free, statewide webinar to learn how to protect yourself in the fight against identity theft on Wednesday, November 13 at 12 p.m.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-mn-p2p-payment-apps-virtual-mn-111324-vkn89ss9jfn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SENDING-MONEY-SAFELY-THROUGH-P2P-PAYMENT-APPS" 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam: How to Spot Disaster Scams </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Thursday, Nov 14, 2024<br>From 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EST </div> <p> <div><b> Zoom and Facebook </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP ME </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:meaarp@aarp.org"> meaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/df744eaa-7ae4-4a6b-b222-edd9d0d29337/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DF744EAA-7AE4-4A6B-B222-EDD9D0D29337" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FRAUD_WATCH_WITH_PHIL_AND_PAM_HOW_TO_SPOT_DISASTER_SCAMS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">The focus of our virtual fraud prevention discussion this month is how to spot disaster scams.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Have you or someone you know been contacted by a scammer or been a target of fraud? Do you have questions about steps to take to stay safe? Are you willing to share your story?</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Stop in for our next virtual scam prevention discussion, Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam. Our focus this month will be how to spot disaster scams. We want to address your questions and hear your ideas and stories too.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Phil Chin is an AARP volunteer who leads the </span><a href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/?intcmp=AE-SCM-FRD-ABT" target="_blank"><span style="color: var(;">AARP Fraud Watch Network</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;"> efforts in Maine and Pam Partridge leads the AARP Maine volunteer speakers bureau.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/df744eaa-7ae4-4a6b-b222-edd9d0d29337/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="DF744EAA-7AE4-4A6B-B222-EDD9D0D29337" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FRAUD_WATCH_WITH_PHIL_AND_PAM_HOW_TO_SPOT_DISASTER_SCAMS" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/KNN5VPL6C4Q?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67356e6231b58-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67356e6231b58-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-mn-p2p-payment-apps-virtual-mn-111324-vkn89ss9jfn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SENDING-MONEY-SAFELY-THROUGH-P2P-PAYMENT-APPS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-mn-p2p-payment-apps-virtual-mn-111324-vkn89ss9jfn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-SENDING-MONEY-SAFELY-THROUGH-P2P-PAYMENT-APPS">Sending Money Safely Through P2P Payment Apps</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">From splitting the bill at dinner to sending a friend money, learn what payment apps can do for you.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. CST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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Do you have questions about steps to take to stay safe? Are you willing to share your story?</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Stop in for our next virtual scam prevention discussion, Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam. Our focus this month will be how to spot disaster scams. We want to address your questions and hear your ideas and stories too.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Phil Chin is an AARP volunteer who leads the </span><a href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/?intcmp=AE-SCM-FRD-ABT" target="_blank"><span style="color: var(;">AARP Fraud Watch Network</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;"> efforts in Maine and Pam Partridge leads the AARP Maine volunteer speakers bureau.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. 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