On Wednesday, September 15, 2010, Randy Kamp, MP for Pitt Meadows – Maple Ridge – Mission will host a free seminar aimed at helping seniors avoid some of the most common telemarketing and internet scams. The Seminar on Preventing Identity Theft and Fraud will take place from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre in Maple Ridge.
 
Mr. Kamp is pleased to offer seniors three experts on this subject: an official from the BC Privacy Commissioner’s office, an RCMP Corporal who specializes in telemarketing scams, and a local IT business owner. Topics will include:
 

protecting your privacy on-line
how to avoid identity theft
recognizing telemarketing scams
safe browsing practices
safe on-line purchasing practices
recognizing appropriate ways that personal information can legally be collected on-line

 
“I am pleased to offer this opportunity for local seniors to hear and learn from an outstanding line-up of experts,” says Kamp, “Identity theft and fraud are very serious crimes. We need to use every means we can to protect our seniors from those who would try to take advantage of them.”
 
SEMINAR DETAILS
 
When:             

Wednesday, 15 September 2010
1:00pm to 3:00pm
 
Where:            
Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre
                       
12150 224th Street, Maple Ridge
 
Cost:
FREE