Learn how to fight off financial scam artists and other swindlers at an upcoming forum in East County for seniors and caregivers.
\n\nThe special &ldquo\;Don&rsquo\;t Get Hooked&rdquo\; presentation\, led by county Supervisor Dianne Jacob\, will be held Nov. 1 at 9 a.m. at Skyline Church\, 11330 Campo Rd.\, La Mesa.
\n\nTo register for the free\, two-hour forum\, call 844-899-1597 or go to \;www.surveymonkey.com/r/dontgethooked.
\n\nSpeakers will include many of the region&rsquo\;s top experts on elder abuse and financial crimes\, including Sheriff&rsquo\;s Department Det. Maureen Perkins and Deputy District Attorney Paul Greenwood.
\n\n&ldquo\;Our goal is to arm seniors and caregivers with critical information on how to avoid swindlers and other rip-off artists\,&rdquo\; said Supervisor Jacob. &ldquo\;Scammers see the elderly as easy marks\, but we want to prove these crooks wrong.&rdquo\;
\n\nExperts from county Aging and Independence Services and the Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk'\;s office will also be on hand to offer advice and answer questions.
\n\nEvent check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m. A free continental breakfast will be offered.
\n\nThis is the fourth &ldquo\;Don&rsquo\;t Get Hooked&rdquo\; event held in Jacob&rsquo\;s District 2 since she teamed up with the District Attorney&rsquo\;s Office in 2015 to bring more attention to the issue of senior scams.
\n\nFor more information\, go to \;www.sdcda.org/helping/elder-abuse.html.
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