Training Sessions for Seniors on Fraud Protections

The Governor issued a press release stating he will dispatch the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection to conduct training sessions for older New Yorkers on how to protect themselves against fraud. According to the press release, "older individuals are the most vulnerable populations to scams, and it is estimated that various schemes cost seniors in America more than $3 billion per year."

The training sessions will be held in:

•Buffalo - Aug. 28 at the Jewish Community Center of Buffalo at 787 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY at 10:30 a.m. (Topic: Senior Scams and Do Not Call Registry)
•Queens - Sept. 3 at the Ridgewood Adult Center at 59-14 70th Ave., Queens, NY at 10:30 a.m. (Topic: Senior Identity Theft and Fraud)
•Bay Shore- Oct. 2 at Senior Scam Prevention Forum at the Bay Shore/Brightwaters Public Library at 1 S. Country Rd. Bay Shore, NY at 10 a.m. (Topic: Identity Theft and Senior Scams)
•Albany - Oct. 25 at the Albany Law School’s Senior Day at 80 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Topic: Identity Theft and Financial Literacy)

Please note the Division of Consumer Protection in partnerships with others hosts a monthly toll-free information line which can be accessed at 1-800-503-9000. Each month features a new topic.

Contact: Cheryl Udell, cudell@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8871