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How to Avoid Being a Fraud Victim
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How to Avoid Being a Fraud Victim
October 8, 2025
2 pm - 3 pm
MacColl Room
201 S 21st St.
Description
Research shows that as people age, they often make poorer financial decisions, which makes them more vulnerable—and therefore more frequently targeted—by financial fraud. In addition, many older adults are less comfortable with technology, leaving them at greater risk of cybercrime. This program will review common fraud schemes, including Ponzi schemes (think Bernie Madoff, but on a smaller scale), and offer practical strategies to minimize the chances of becoming a victim. Attendees will also receive a handout with resources to help recognize, prevent, and respond to fraud and cybercrime.
Bio of Presenter
Howard Wiener is a retired career prosecutor (Assistant U.S. Attorney) with the Department of Justice. Over the course of his career, he handled a wide variety of cases and numerous trials. He has lectured to fellow prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and law students, and has also given talks at senior centers and business forums on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud and cybercrime.
Registration Info
Registration is required before Monday, October 07, 2030 at 2:00 PM
This program will be held in the MacColl Room of the First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, 201 South 21st Street, on the southeast corner of Walnut. The entrance is on the side of the building off of 21st Street. There is an accessible entrance behind the building off of Chancellor St.
This program is free of charge to our members and volunteer partners. Non-member guests are welcome to attend up to three programs before being required to join and/or volunteer with Penn’s Village, or pay $10 per additional program.
Please register using the appropriate link below.
If you cannot register online, you may email info@pennsvillage.org or call 215-925-7333. If you register but find that you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation to make room for others.
This program is free of charge to our members and volunteer partners. Non-member guests are welcome to attend up to three programs before being required to join and/or volunteer with Penn’s Village, or pay $10 per additional program.
Group photos may be taken during this event.
Registration cancellations will be accepted
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