Delaware State News
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex County Advisory Committee on Aging & Adults with Physical Disabilities will host a presentation on frauds and scams targeting seniors at 10 a.m. on Nov. 21 at the County Administrative Offices West Complex.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Lewis W. Briggs III will provide an overview of the many scams – identify theft, insurance, prescription drug, reverse mortgage, investment, sweepstake, home repair, romance, and threats of arrest – that are perpetrated in person, over the telephone, and, increasingly, on the internet.
Cpl. Briggs will discuss new federal legislation that has created a special office to crack down on predatory scammers, as well as discuss the proactive approach the Delaware State Police is taking to combat scams in the community.
County Administrative Offices West Complex is at 22215 N. DuPont Blvd.
