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Tuesday, Sep 17, 2024
From 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. CT

Columbia Heights Public Library (Community Room 1000)

3939 Central Avenue Northeast

Columbia Heights, MN 55421

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Have you ever been approached with a fraudulent offer or been a victim of identity theft? This is where we can help. The AARP Fraud Watch Network is working to empower you in the fight, with proven resources and tools to help you spot and avoid identity theft and fraud. 

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• Common scams and how to spot and avoid them
• Tactics scammers use to target individuals
• What to do if you or a loved one encounter fraud
• Resources to help protect yourself and your family

 

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			Fraud Basics: The Scam Landscape & Staying Safe					</h1>
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			Fraud Basics: The Scam Landscape & Staying Safe					</h1>
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					<span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Tuesday, Sep 17, 2024<br>From 1:00&nbsp;p.m. to 2:00&nbsp;p.m. CT				</div>

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									<div><b>
					Columbia Heights Public Library (Community Room 1000)					</b></div>
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										<div>
						3939 Central Avenue Northeast					</div>
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						<span>
						Columbia Heights, MN 55421						</span>
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							<div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact:
					AARP MN				</div>
										<div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:mnaarp@aarp.org">
				mnaarp@aarp.org				</a></div>
			
			
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			<p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Have you ever been approached with a fraudulent offer or been a victim of identity theft? This is where we can help. The AARP Fraud Watch Network is working to empower you in the fight, with proven resources and tools to help you spot and avoid identity theft and fraud.&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Join us for a free event where you’ll hear about the latest data on fraud trends and provide tips and resources to protect yourself and your family. By taking a few practical steps, you have the power to fight back against fraud.&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">We’ll explore:</p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: black;">Common scams and how to spot and avoid them </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: black;">Tactics scammers use to target individuals </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: black;">What to do if you or a loved one encounter fraud </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: black;">Resources to help protect yourself and your family</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: black;">Sign up for this free event today.<br><br></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Register now »</span></span></p></div></div></p>
					
			
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			Fraud Basics: The Scam Landscape & Staying Safe					</h1>
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					<span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Tuesday, Sep 17, 2024<br>From 1:00&nbsp;p.m. to 2:00&nbsp;p.m. CT				</div>

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									<div><b>
					Columbia Heights Public Library (Community Room 1000)					</b></div>
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						3939 Central Avenue Northeast					</div>
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						<span>
						Columbia Heights, MN 55421						</span>
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							<div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact:
					AARP MN				</div>
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			<p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Have you ever been approached with a fraudulent offer or been a victim of identity theft? This is where we can help. The AARP Fraud Watch Network is working to empower you in the fight, with proven resources and tools to help you spot and avoid identity theft and fraud.&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">Join us for a free event where you’ll hear about the latest data on fraud trends and provide tips and resources to protect yourself and your family. By taking a few practical steps, you have the power to fight back against fraud.&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">We’ll explore:</p><ul class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: black;">Common scams and how to spot and avoid them </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: black;">Tactics scammers use to target individuals </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: black;">What to do if you or a loved one encounter fraud </span></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color: black;">Resources to help protect yourself and your family</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block">&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: black;">Sign up for this free event today.<br><br></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Register now »</span></span></p></div></div></p>
					
			
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			Fraud Basics: The Scam Landscape & Staying Safe					</h1>
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					<span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Tuesday, Sep 17, 2024<br>From 1:00&nbsp;p.m. to 2:00&nbsp;p.m. CT				</div>

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					Columbia Heights Public Library (Community Room 1000)					</b></div>
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						3939 Central Avenue Northeast					</div>
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						Columbia Heights, MN 55421						</span>
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			Fraud Basics: The Scam Landscape & Staying Safe					</h1>
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					<span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Tuesday, Sep 17, 2024<br>From 1:00&nbsp;p.m. to 2:00&nbsp;p.m. CT				</div>

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					Columbia Heights Public Library (Community Room 1000)					</b></div>
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						3939 Central Avenue Northeast					</div>
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						Columbia Heights, MN 55421						</span>
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					Columbia Heights Public Library (Community Room 1000)					</b></div>
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						3939 Central Avenue Northeast					</div>
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						Columbia Heights, MN 55421						</span>
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							<div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact:
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