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Scam prevention seminar scheduled for August 20 in Alpha

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State Representative Daniel Swanson (IL) | Representative Dan Swanson (R) 71st District

State Representative Daniel Swanson (IL) | Representative Dan Swanson (R) 71st District

A scam prevention seminar will be held on Tuesday, August 20, in collaboration with Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois and the Illinois Attorney General’s office. The event aims to raise awareness about financial scams and provide strategies for avoiding them.

"Many of us even have friends and relatives who have been harmed by a scammer. Some of the stories are truly heartbreaking," an organizer stated.

The seminar will feature representatives from the Attorney General’s office, who will offer information on various scams and updates on current types targeting individuals across all age groups.

The event is scheduled to take place at the Oxford American Legion in Alpha from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20. Attendees will learn how to protect themselves and their loved ones from potential scams.

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