This free presentation is designed to provide awareness of telemarketing and other scams that target senior citizens, including the "Grandparent Scam" where the victim is asked to send money. The guest speaker will be Shelley Bernhardt, director of consumer protection for Western Union.
Seniors requiring transportation can contact Dial-A-Ride at 847-352-8097 or Schaumburg Township at 847-882-1929.
For more information, contact Paula Diaz, crime prevention specialist, Schaumburg Police Department, at 847-348-7274.