Lawmakers to host consumer protection seminar May 6 in Yorkville

SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) and State Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) are teaming with the Yorkville Public Library to host a free seminar May 6 to provide consumers with important information about fraud prevention.

The Identity Theft and Consumer Fraud Prevention Program is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., May 6, at the Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road.

Free refreshments will be available.

AARP will provide information about avoiding identity theft, scam artists and fraudulent businesses; checking a credit report; and filing a consumer fraud complaint.

Free informational legislative brochures will also be available.

For more information, call Sen. Oberweis’ office at 630-800-1992 or Rep. Wheeler’s office at 630-345-3464.