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August 5 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Cost: $5.00
presents:
Scams Against Seniors
via Webinar
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Webinar via Zoom
Cost: FREE TO ATTEND
This program is made possible by PA Link to Aging & Disabilities Resources Service Area 9.
What to Expect
Scams and fraud continue to evolve, targeting individuals of all ages through phone calls, text messages, emails, social media, and other forms of communication. This training provides older adults, family caregivers, professionals, and others who support aging populations with the knowledge and tools needed to recognize common scams, reduce risk, and respond effectively when fraud occurs. Participants will explore current scam trends, warning signs, prevention strategies, and available resources to help protect themselves, their clients, loved ones, and communities from financial exploitation and fraud.
Objectives
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Review current scam and fraud trends affecting older adults and other vulnerable populations.
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Identify common types of scams, warning signs, and strategies for prevention.
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Discuss steps to take if you or someone you support becomes the victim of a scam.
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Explore ways professionals, caregivers, and family members can help reduce the risk of fraud and financial exploitation.
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Locate resources for reporting scams, seeking assistance, and accessing consumer protection information.
Facilitator
Lauren Krebs has over ten years of experience working in the drug and alcohol prevention field; ranging locations include Philadelphia, Lancaster, Harrisburg, and Hanover. She has been a trainer for PennCares Support Services for the past seven years, presenting on an array of topics. Most recently, she served Dauphin County as the Prevention Program Supervisor, working to oversee prevention efforts on a grander scale. In 2025, Lauren decided to take a step away from full-time work to focus on her most important role yet, Mom of two young girls. Part time, Lauren also serves as the Kid Ministry Director for Daybreak Church in Mechanicsburg. She holds a Bachelors of the Arts and a Master of Public Health as well as a Certification as a Prevention Specialist. Lauren has a passion for helping others make good choices and lead happy, healthy lives free of substance use and other risky behaviors.
Questions?
Contact Allison Fisher at trainings@penncares.org.
PennCares Cancellation Policy
- PennCares Support Services reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable.
- PennCares reserves the right to substitute course instructors as necessary.
- If PennCares cancels an event, registrants will be offered a full refund.
Postponement: Should circumstances arise that result in the postponement of an event, registrants will have the option to either receive a full refund or transfer registration to the same event at the new, future date.
Substitutions and Transfers: We understand that circumstances may occur to prevent you from attending a training. If you find that you are unable to attend one of PennCares’ trainings, you have several options:
- Send a substitute: Substitutions are accepted as long as a written request is received. Substitutions may be made without penalty provided the original registrant contacts PennCares at trainings@penncares.org to request this change.
- Transfer to another course: Transfers are accepted up to the day of the event as long as a written request is received. In the event the registrant cannot attend a scheduled course for which he or she is enrolled, registration can be transferred to another course.
- Refund of monies: Requests for refunds must be made in writing and received by the training refund deadline stated on the training registration form. (See below for cancellation policy).
Registration Cancellation by Participant
- Unless specifically stated on registration materials, the deadline to request a refund for your registration is 5 business days before the event.
- Registration cancellations requested prior to the deadline will be eligible to receive a refund less a 5% administration fee. *
- Cancellations received less than 5 business days before the event will not be eligible for a refund and will be billed for the total cost.
- Registered no-shows are not eligible for a refund and will be billed the total cost.
- Cancellations will be accepted via e-mail to trainings@penncares.org and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline.
- All refund requests must be made by the attendee/payee.
- Refund requests must include the name of the attendee, the training date, and payment method.
These above policies apply to all PennCares trainings unless otherwise noted in the corresponding event materials. Please read all individual event information thoroughly.