Protecting Yourself from Fraud - Virtual Meeting

Eder Castillo, Assistant Hennepin County Attorney

A presentation and discussion on protecting yourself from fraud. This presentation is brought to you by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office as part of National Consumer Protection Initiative. Eder Castillo prosecutes financial crimes for the county attorney’s office. He will help us understand all of the threats against us, how to avoid, and when and how to report them to authorities.

Scammers use many methods to try and get your money and identity. The most common goal is credit cards, but they also target wire transfer, cryptocurrency, checks, or money orders.

Identity Theft is the second most common type of scam we see within MN. What is Identity Theft and how to avoid this happening to you?  

·        What is fraud, and how to report it?

·        What is identity theft?

·        How do I avoid scam calls?

·        Reporting scams

·        What do I do after my information is stolen?

·        10 tips for avoiding scams

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