State Lawmakers Offer 'Silver Beat' Crime Seminar, Dec. 9

There’s nothing worse for a reporter than to come across a police report in which a senior has let a stranger into their home, or wired thousands of dollars to bail a grandchild out of jail or to claim a prize in a fictitious contest.

Your heart aches for that senior citizen, as well as their adult children who must straighten out the mess.

Coming up on Dec. 9, your local state lawmakers -- Sen. Bill Cunningham (18th), Rep. Fran Hurley (35th) and Rep. Kelly Burke (36th) -- will host a FREE “Senior Silver Seminar” designed to help seniors from not becoming a crime victim.

The seminar starts at 1 p.m. at Worth Township Hall, 11601 S. Pulaski Road, Alsip.

Seniors will learn how to protect themselves, their families and friends from scam artists and fraudulent businesses, how to avoid becoming victims of identity theft, checking a credit report and how to file a consumer fraud report.

Register for the seminar by calling 773-445-8128.

If you have an aged parent or neighbor, why not bring them to the seminar.