Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Event to teach elderly to avoid scams scheduled

- STAFF REPORT

An event for senior citizens will teach them how to avoid scams and identity thefts, how to use Smart911 and how to help emergency officials better protect them.

The Senior Safety Academy is planned for 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Thursday at the Prairie Grove United Methodist Church at 1401 E. Park St. in Prairie Grove, according to a news release. The event is free.

A free breakfast and lunch will be provided. The event will include a vendor fair and door prizes.

About 100 people are expected to attend, said Edwin Williams, treasurer for Compassion Fayettevil­le. The organizati­on is helping promote the event and providing volunteers, Williams said.

Smart911 is a free service letting residents give informatio­n to 911 and emergency management officials to use during an emergency, according to informatio­n posted on the Fayettevil­le website.

Thursday’s event is presented by Seniors and Law Enforcemen­t Together, a group of community members and law enforcemen­t officials formed last year to educate and protect elderly people in Washington County.

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