Lexington, NC – Davidson County residents are invited to attend a Scam and Fraud Prevention Forum on Monday, December 1, from 9 to 11 a.m., hosted by Davidson County Senior Services in partnership with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office.
According to organizers, the free event will feature a 30-minute expert panel discussion on common scams targeting older adults, followed by a community Q&A session. Residents can submit questions anonymously in advance or ask directly during the open forum.
Panelists will include representatives from the Civic Credit Union, Better Business Bureau, Davidson County Sheriff’s Department, Brinkley, Walser & Stoner Law Firm, and the North Carolina Department of Justice. Sheriff Simmons and the Crime Prevention Unit will also participate, emphasizing practical steps to identify and report fraudulent activity.
The forum, open to Davidson County residents aged 55 and older, will take place at 555-B West Center Street Extension in Lexington. No registration is required, and there is no cost to attend.
Event organizers say the session aims to “create a supportive space to learn, connect, and strengthen community awareness and resilience against scams.”
Residents seeking more information can contact Davidson County Senior Services at 336-242-2290.
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