Chatham Area Public Library to Virtually Host a Presentation on Common Scams and How to Avoid Them
In the US, one in ten adults will fall victim to a scam or fraud every year. To avoid being a victim, join the Chatham Area Public Library, this October, as we will be hosting a presentation about the most common scams targeting Illinois residents in conjunction with the Illinois State Attorney’s office.
The presentation, “Common Scams and How to Avoid Them” will take place on Monday, October 5, 2020 at 6:30pm via Zoom. To register for the event, please go to the chathamlib.org -- Events page.
Marsha Griffin from the Illinois Attorney General’s office will be giving a presentation for the Chatham Area Public Library about the most common scams targeting Illinois residents. She will also offer tips to participants to protect themselves from becoming victims as well as informing participants how to register for the national Do Not Call List.
Marsha Griffin is a Community Outreach Liaison for the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. Before coming to the Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Marsha was an elementary teacher for thirteen years.
“Common Scams and How to Avoid Them” will take place Monday, October 5, 2020 6:30 pm via Zoom. The event is free and open to all audiences. To register for the event, please go to Chatham Area Public Library’s Events page. For more information, please visit www.chathamlib.org or contact Alanna Sablotny at [email protected] or 217-483-2713.
About Chatham Area Public Library – The Chatham Area Public Library District provides materials, services, programs, and access to technology to help library users meet their lifelong learning, literacy, and recreational needs. The Chatham area has been a destination for all ages, including young families and seniors for over 30 years.