WHAT:      

Free educational forum: "Take Charge. Protect Your Money."

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.

WHO:

Presented by the Oregon Department of Consumer & Business Services' Division of Finance and Corporate Securities in conjunction with AARP Oregon. 

WHEN:     

Wednesday, Feb. 3   2 options: morning or evening

Morning                                               Evening

Registration/resource tables:                        Registration/resource tables:

8 to 9 a.m.                                                         6 to 6:30 p.m.

Forum:                                                              Forum:

9 a.m.  to Noon                                       6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

WHERE:

Summerfield Clubhouse, Ballroom

10650 SW Summerfield Dr,  Tigard

OTHER:  

Other agencies involved: Oregon Insurance Division, Oregon Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA – Medicare advocates), Senior Medicare Patrol, Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the police departments of Tigard, Beaverton and Hillsboro.