WHAT?

Take Charge. Protect Your Money.

Join the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services and AARP Oregon for this free educational forum to get tips and information on weathering the financial storm and protecting yourself against fraud and scams.

Intended Audience: Members

Reservation Required: Yes

Cost: Free

Contact: AARP Oregon

Phone: (866)554-5360

Additional Information: Oregonians are facing the perfect storm for scams and schemes: high unemployment, skyrocketing prices and fear. Con artists are using the current economic downturn to befriend, build trust and ultimately take advantage. In these tough times, Oregonians need to have information to help weather this financial storm and prevent schemes. Hear from a panel of experts and learn to take charge to protect your financial future.Choose between two options. A morning session from 8 a.m. to Noon, or an evening session between 6:30 and 8 p.m.RSVP at: http://takechargetangent.eventbrite.comPresented by the Oregon Department of Consumer & Business Services' Division of Finance and Corporate Securities in association with AARP Oregon. Support provided by the Linn County Sheriff?s Office and the police departments of Albany, Lebanon and Sweet Home.A number of agencies will staff resource tables to provide timely materials and one-on-one conversations including the Oregon Insurance Division, the Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA), and Linn County law enforcement agencies.Complimentary refreshments will also be served.

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WHEN?

Date: November 12, 2009

Time: 08:00AM - 08:30PM

WHERE?

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