Union County, Pennsylvania, is offering a hands-on workshop that teaches people to spot the warning signs of scam calls and messages before money is lost.
Law enforcement in central Pennsylvania wants residents to learn how scammers work. The Union County Sheriff's Office, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office and the Union-Snyder Agency on Aging are teaming up on a workshop about fraud and scams. It is called "The Scammer's Playbook."
The session is interactive, so attendees take part rather than just listen. It is led by Dave Shallcross. He directs the senior protection unit and works as an education and outreach specialist for the Attorney General's Office. The goal is to show people the red flags that can reveal a scam before they pay or share private details.
The program is aimed at residents of Union County, especially older adults and families who get scam calls. A call that pushes you to act fast is a common warning sign. Knowing that in advance can keep you and your family from losing money.
The steps in the alert box above cover what to do the moment a suspicious call or message arrives.
The available material does not give the date, time or location of the workshop, or say whether it costs anything or requires signing up. It also does not point to a specific new scam in the area. This looks like prevention, not a response to one event. Readers in Union County who want to attend should check with the sheriff's office or the aging agency for details.
If a caller pressures you to pay or act fast, hang up and verify using a number you look up yourself.
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