AARP, Masters’ Games seminar

NEW BRITAIN — AARP Connecticut and the Connecticut Masters’ Games are providing a free seminar helping to teach people age 50+ how to protect themselves and their families against Consumer Fraud. AARP CT Fraud Watch Network team members Rich and Pat Bright will walk you through tools and tips along with showing actual footage of scammers. Issue expert, Inspector Lauren Vumbaco from the USPIS will be offering a look at what law enforcement sees as they fight the criminals right here in Connecticut. The seminar will be held Saturday, May 19 at 10 a.m.

Anyone at any age is at risk of being defrauded by these criminals. Scammers stole tens of billions of dollars last year from older Americans and the programs that serve them. The tips and tools provided by the Rich and Pat Bright, along with insight from Lauren Vumbaco will help you protect yourself against these scammers. Come prepared to meet new people and share your experiences.

To register for this FREE seminar visit http://ctmastersgames.org/ community/aarp-job-seeker-seminar or call 860-788-7041.

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With nearly 38 million members and offices in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP works to strengthen communities and advocate for what matters most to families with a focus on health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the world’s largest circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org or follow @AARP and @AARPadvocates on social media.

The Connecticut Masters’ Games events are recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and the National Senior Games Association as the official senior games of Connecticut. The Connecticut Masters’ Games, a division of the Connecticut Sports Management Group, Inc., is a 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation in good standing with the State and Federal Agencies. In 2018, the CT Masters’ Games will be celebrating its 39th anniversary of running the largest Olympic-style multi-sport event for the master and senior athletes in Connecticut.