GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Scammers steal millions from Wisconsinites every year, using tactics that continue to evolve. To help residents protect themselves, AARP Wisconsin hosted a Scam Jam event at UW-Green Bay on Thursday, October 16, featuring expert speakers on how to spot and avoid faud.
The free event, held in the University Union’s Phoenix Rooms, brought together experts from AARP and partnering organizations to discuss scams involving artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, imposter fraud, and more.
“Many of us believe we are too smart or savvy to become the victim of a scam, but these criminals change their tactics all the time in an effort to separate you from your money,” said AARP Wisconsin’s fraud team coordinator Courtney Anclam.
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“It’s important to be skeptical of any offer that seems too good to be true. But it’s even more critical to learn what the criminals are up to with the latest scams.”
AARP Wisconsin State Director Raj Shukla added that it’s important for victims to share their experiences so the organization can push for stronger protections. “Often people feel really embarrassed to share their story,” Shulka said, “so one of the things that we are trying to do is give people sense of support and encouragement so they can share their stories with AARP and we can take them to legislators and underline the importance of taking action to protect folks.”
Local 5’s Tom Zalaski was a speaker for the event, aimed to educate the public and prevent more Green Bay residents from becoming victims of scams.
For more information about fraud prevention or upcoming AARP events, visit aarp.com/wi.
