From AARP:

Criminals don't care how hard you worked. They steal billions from Americans like you every year using an endless variety of complex scams. However, you can take charge, understand their criminal tactics, and protect your hard-earned savings.

Join AARP Minnesota, the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota & North Dakota, and many other local organizations at the Twin Cities Scam Jam to learn about the latest scams.

• Doors open and breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m.

• Visit local organizations and learn about their fraud-fighting resources in our mini-expo, open from 8:30 a.m. until noon.

• Hear from a series of speakers discussing the most important steps you can take to protect your money from scammers between 9:00 a.m. and noon.

Speakers:

• Chief Eric Werner and Detective Kate Damm, Maple Grove Police Department

• Steve Farr, Better Business Bureau of Minnesota & North Dakota

• Jessica Whitney, Office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison

• Tara Ambrose, Minnesota Department of Commerce

• Jay Haapala, AARP Minnesota

Staying safe from fraud and identity theft can feel overwhelming, but you can take charge, protect yourself and your loved ones, and be a fraud fighter!