Harrisburg, PA – Schooling and outreach employees from the Pennsylvania Division of Banking and Securities (DoBS) will probably be internet hosting and taking part in quite a few digital and in-person displays for teams of senior residents, service suppliers, and the general public all through the month of April to advertise monetary functionality as a part of Governor Tom Wolf’s Shopper Monetary Safety Initiative.
Most April outreach occasions will probably be held nearly and are open to the general public, until in any other case famous, and in partnership with the listed organizations.
For Normal Audiences
In style Scams and Keep away from Them – a presentation that appears at among the widespread scams and methods you’ll be able to shield your self from turning into a sufferer – will probably be supplied nearly to:
- Bosler Memorial Library at 158 W Excessive Avenue in Carlisle (Cumberland County) on April 2 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For extra info e-mail: bosler.neighborhood@gmail.com.
- Easttown Library at 720 First Avenue in Berwyn (Chester County) on April 7 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Register: https://www.easttownlibrary.org/.
“Fraud BINGO” – a enjoyable and interactive presentation educating shoppers to guard themselves from funding fraud by taking part in a well-known recreation, BINGO! – will probably be introduced at:
- Ephrata Public Library (digital) at 550 S Studying Highway in Ephrata (Lancaster County) on April Four from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For extra info contact the library at 717-738-9291.
- Cedar Grove BIC Church (in individual) at 287 Deerville Highway in Mifflintown (Juniata County) on April 5 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. For added info and to attend contact: Dan Auker, District Supervisor for Rep. Johnathan Hershey, 717-436-6001
- Warminster Township Library (digital) in Warminster (Bucks County) on April 5 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Register: https://calendar.buckslib.org/occasion/8780898
STaRT (Begin Immediately and Retire Tomorrow) – a presentation on retirement planning – will probably be supplied in individual at Malvern Public Library at 1 East 1st Avenue in Malvern (Chester County) on April Four from 7:00 PM to eight:00 PM. Register: https://www.malvern-library.org/
Reverse Mortgages – What Can You Anticipate? – an outline of reverse mortgages, together with necessities, concerns, and execs and cons – will probably be supplied nearly on the Cleve J. Fredricksen Library at 100 N 19th Avenue in Camp Hill (Cumberland County) on April 12 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Register: https://www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org/FRE
Avoiding ID Theft – Identification theft is a criminal offense that may occur to anybody. Prevention is crucial. Be taught the way it happens, shield your self and steps to take if it occurs to you – will probably be supplied nearly on the Pike County Public Library at 119 E Hartford Avenue in Milford (Pike County) on April 27 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. For added info and registration contact: Michael Mele, Program Coordinator, 570-296-8211.
Cybersecurity – Protecting Your self Protected On-line – offering ideas for shielding your private info whereas procuring safely on-line – will probably be introduced nearly on the Bosler Memorial Library in Carlisle (Cumberland County) on April 30 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For added info and registration, e-mail: bosler.neighborhood@gmail.com.
For Senior Residents
Working with DoBS – an outline of the division, work with our outreach employees, and the way the Shoppers Service Workplace group could possibly help shoppers with questions or complaints relating to monetary establishments – will probably be introduced at New Horizon Senior Middle at 100 Conway Ave in Narberth (Montgomery County) on April 1 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. For info, contact: Judy Ringold, 610-664-2366.
Banking Fundamentals – an outline of how banks and credit score unions work, completely different account sorts, balancing accounts; what to do when you have had banking points previously, what varieties of questions it is best to ask earlier than opening and account and what deposit insurance coverage does and doesn’t cowl – will probably be supplied in individual on the Charles T. Adams Lively Grownup Middle at 5 East Market Avenue in Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County) on April 13 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For added info, contact: Toni Mathis, Director, at: (570) 825-3484
$CAMJAM – an interactive and enjoyable stuffed presentation that includes bingo and details about defending your self from frauds and scams will probably be supplied at Messiah Lifeways, Hostetter Enrichment Middle at 100 Mount Allen Drive in Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County) on April 14 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. For added info and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scamjam-pathways-institute-for-lifelong-learning-tickets-308863036657.
“Fraud BINGO” will probably be introduced in individual at:
- Heritage Senior Middle at 3700-Four Davidsburg Highway in Dover (York County) on April 14 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. For added info, contact: Stacy Hieber, Assistant Director, 717-292-7471.
- Cranberry Township Senior Middle at 2525 Rochester Rd Ste 421 in Cranberry Township (Butler County) on April 20 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For added info, contact: Brittany Buzzelli, BBuzzell@co.butler.pa.us
- Southeast Senior Middle at 200 Brose Highway in Cabot (Butler County) on April 21 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For added info, contact: Brittany Buzzelli, BBuzzell@co.butler.pa.us
- Concordia Haven Flats at Haven 1, 112 Marwood Highway in Cabot (Butler County) on April 21 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. For added info, contact: Chantelle Sweeney or Kasandra Walker, 724-352-1571
- Berks Encore-Strausstown at 44 East Avenue in Strausstown (Berks County) on April 27 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. For added info, contact: Andrea Gebely, Director of Middle Operations, 610-488-5770
In style Scams and Keep away from Them will probably be supplied in individual at Penns Creek Grownup Useful resource Middle at 3551 Richard Highway in Middleburg (Snyder County) on April 25 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. For added info, contact Chris Erb, Director, 570-837-6200.
For Organizations and Service Suppliers
Save and Make investments PA! – a presentation for college students introducing fundamental ideas or financial savings and investing – will probably be introduced to:
- Members of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) at Shippensburg College in Shippensburg (Franklin County) on April Four from 4:00 PM to five:00 PM. Open to member of PBL.
- College students at Penn State Abington in Abington (Montgomery County) on April 7 from 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM. Open to college students.
Rip-off and ID Theft Prevention by way of On-line Security – a presentation on preserving your self protected on-line and what to do if you happen to grow to be a sufferer of scams and/or id theft – will probably be nearly supplied to employees, mother and father, and caregivers of disabled people in partnership with the Youth Advocate Program on April 23 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. For extra info, contact: Lori Burrus, lburrus@yapinc.org or 717-269-7969.
In style Scams and Keep away from Them will probably be supplied nearly to the Lawrence County Chapter of retired PSEA Members in New Fort (Lawrence County) on April 11 from 2:00 PM to three:00 PM. Open to members.
STaRT (Begin Immediately and Retire Tomorrow) will probably be supplied in individual to the Berks SHRM Chapter on the Berkshire County Membership at 1637 Bernville Highway in Studying (Berks County) on April 12 from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Open to members.
Fraud Bingo – will probably be introduced to members of PASR Luzerne/Wyoming Chapter at Four Newberry Estates in Dallas (Luzerne County) on April 6 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Open to members.
DoBS employees and the Nurse Household Partnership of Lehigh Valley (Monroe County) will proceed its nine-session sequence taking a look at monetary safety for brand new households with the fifth and sixth periods overlaying “Insurance coverage 101” on April 5 and “Banking Fundamentals within the 21st Century” on April 19 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. This system is open to partnership individuals.
Avoiding ID Theft will probably be supplied nearly to members of NARFE Chapter 0664 in Philadelphia (Philadelphia County) on April 20 from 2:00 PM to three:00 PM. Open to members.
Spending Plans – A Roadmap to Monetary Success – a presentation on the necessity for a spending plan, setting monetary objectives, creating and sustaining a spending plan, and staying on observe along with your funds – will probably be introduced in partnership with PA CareerLink in Lancaster (Lancaster County) on April 28 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. For added info, contact: Manuel Luna-Murray, Bilingual Job Search Facilitator, 717-925-7394.
Legislative Expos and Conferences
Outreach employees will probably be accessible on the following legislative expos and conferences:
- Future Enterprise Leaders of America (FBLA) Management Convention at Hershey Resort and Convention Middle in Hershey (Dauphin County) on April 12-13 from 8:00 AM to five:00 PM.
- Rep. Wendi Thomas’ Senior Expo at Spring Mill Manor at 171 Jacksonville Highway in Ivyland (Bucks County) on April 21 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
- Rep. Nancy Guenst and Rep. Ben Sanchez’ Senior Honest at Large Meals Retailer at 315 York Highway in Willow Grove (Montgomery County) on April 29 from 11:00 AM to three:00 PM.
DoBS Investor Schooling and Shopper Outreach employees works with state and native authorities companies, service suppliers, neighborhood and commerce organizations, the Normal Meeting, the army neighborhood, colleges, and different companions to assist Pennsylvanians throughout the commonwealth grow to be well-informed concerning the monetary market.
Be taught extra concerning the free, non-commercial packages and displays accessible or contact us to request a program tailor-made to your particular wants.
Go to the division’s calendar of occasions to search out an occasion close to you. Shoppers and neighborhood teams can name 1-800-PA-BANKS or e-mail knowledgeable@pa.gov for extra info. To study extra concerning the Shopper Monetary Safety Initiative, observe the division on Twitter and Fb.
MEDIA CONTACT: Virginia Lucy – 717.214.6036, DoBSComm@PA.gov
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