Fraud and Scam Awareness and Prevention

Name: Fraud and Scam Awareness and Prevention
Start: 2025-10-02T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-02T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Southwest Library

Schedule

Thu Oct 02 2025 at 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Southwest Library | Kenosha, WI

With the rising frequency and sophistication of financial scams—particularly those targeting seniors, families, and digitally active individuals—this program offers timely, practical information designed to protect and empower participants. Presented by Detective Chad Buchanan and Detective Tommar Franklin from the Kenosha Police Department.
This presentation includes:
-A comprehensive PowerPoint presentation covering common scams affecting Kenosha residents (e.g., tech support scams, grandparent scams, gift card fraud, phishing)
-Guidance on how to recognize, avoid, and report fraud
-Real-world examples from local cases
-A Q&A session, along with printed handouts and resource guides