Anyone can be a victim of scams. They happen when scammers go after individuals of all ages, using tactics like phone calls, emails and messages to reel in unsuspecting victims to get to their money and personal information.
Never provide your financial information to someone who claims you’ve qualified for a “free” product, service or prize.
Make your password difficult to guess, avoiding a sequential string like 1-2-3-4. Use a mix of numbers and letters if your smartphone allows it.
May 12 On Friday, May 12, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m., learn how to identify and protect yourself from the scams and fraud that are trying to steal your information, invade your privacy and separate you from your money. Event to take place at Hyde Park – Miriam Matthews Branch Library located at 2205 W. Florence Ave. in Los Angeles, CA 90043. For more information, please call (323) 750-7241 or visit www.lapl.org