What:
Senior Citizen Information Session on Scam Prevention
Who:
The Concord Post Office, United States Postal Inspection Service, the Concord Police Department, Concord, MA Postmaster Paul E. Bolas, Rivercrest Wellness-Rehab Center Administrator Christopher Sintros
When:
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
10:00 a.m.
Where:
Newbury Court Complex
100 Newbury Court
Concord, MA 01742
Background:
The Concord Post Office in conjunction with the Postal Inspection Service and Concord Police Department will hold an informational meeting at Newbury Court in Concord, MA.
Newbury Court is an Abundant Life property owned by Deaconess Hospital, and is home to over 200 residents. U.S. Postal Inspector Joseph T. Gugliotta will be speaking on the topic of Scam Prevention. Sergeant Joseph Morahan, a Detective Sergeant for the Concord Police Department will speak on this topic, as well.
This information talk will focus on scam letters and lottery letters to protect seniors from fraud.
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