DeMotte, Indiana – A community presentation on scam awareness and loss prevention is scheduled April 13 at the Fase Center in DeMotte.
According to DeMotte State Bank and the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department Detective Bureau, the event will focus on helping residents recognize common scams and take steps to protect themselves from financial fraud.
The presentation will begin at 11:45 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Fase Center, located at State Road 10 and 600 West in DeMotte.
Organizers say the session will cover current fraud tactics, warning signs of scams, and practical steps residents can take to prevent financial loss. Bank representatives and investigators from the sheriff’s detective bureau are expected to provide information and answer questions from attendees.
Lunch will be served starting at 11:30 a.m., with a $2 donation requested for participants who attend the meal portion of the event.
The program is part of the Fase Center’s regular activities for older adults. Lunch service is available to individuals 60 and older, while activities at the center are open to those 55 and older, according to organizers.
Officials say scam awareness education remains an important tool as fraud schemes continue targeting individuals through phone calls, emails, text messages, and online transactions.
Community presentations like this one aim to help residents identify suspicious activity early and avoid becoming victims of financial fraud.
For more information, residents can contact the Fase Center at 219-987-7909.
A brief note of interest: scam awareness programs like this are often useful for students and young workers who frequently use online payment apps and digital banking.
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