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Free Senior Seminar: It Started With a Facebook Post: A Shocking Story of Scams, Manipulation...
Event Details
Scams are no longer just about suspicious emails or phone calls. What may begin with something as simple as a Facebook status can lead to a sophisticated, organized, and deeply personal fraud. How can you recognize the warning signs and know when a situation has gone beyond a scam?
Join us for a powerful and eye-opening seminar featuring Dave Sapenaro, AARP® Educator, who will discuss common scams, how fraudsters build trust and create urgency, and the warning signs everyone should know. He will also briefly touch on how artificial intelligence is creating new challenges in recognizing and preventing scams.
At the heart of the seminar is a powerful firsthand account from a family member whose loved one became the target of an elaborate financial exploitation scheme. She will share how the situation unfolded, the warning signs her family encountered, and the difficult decisions they faced as they tried to intervene.
What followed became a complex and deeply troubling ordeal involving psychological manipulation, financial exploitation, tax ramifications, elder-abuse concerns, legal and court processes, and involvement from federal and local law enforcement. Their experience offers a rare look at just how far a scam can reach and how difficult it can be for families to recognize what is happening, intervene, and know where to turn for help.
This free educational seminar is for anyone who wants to better understand how scams operate, recognize when a situation may be more than a scam, and learn how to protect themselves and the people they love.
A real-life story. Trusted AARP guidance. Hard-earned lessons. Practical information that could help you recognize the warning signs before a scam goes too far.
See you at the Spencer Road Library Rm L in St Peters! Seating is limited - reserve your spot today! Please register online or by phone: seniorsempowermenttruthseries.com/ola/services/august-26-2026-sets-seminar or 636-336-6819.