Santa Monica Public Library presents Stop Senior Scams℠!

Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-8600

PRESS RELEASE


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date:  February 1, 2017
Contact:  Jeff Schwartz, Reference Librarian
Phone: (310) 458-8631


Santa Monica Public Library presents Stop Senior Scams℠!

     The Santa Monica Public Library presents Stop Senior Scams℠ on Saturday February 18, 2017, at 3PM in the Main Library Multipurpose Room. This delightful revue is written and performed by an all-senior cast and hosted by two retired judges. It alerts the audience to criminals and unscrupulous businesses that prey on seniors and teaches how to protect your family, friends, and yourself.
     The Stop Senior Scams℠ Acting Program has been recognized by the Los Angeles City Council for its collaboration in a resolution designating May 15th as Senior Fraud Awareness Day in the City of Los Angeles and by the California State Assembly. It was featured in a November 2015 Consumer Reports cover story by Tobie Stanger, who also recognized the program in her testimony before a Congressional subcommittee in Washington DC. The group is currently featured in the Federal Trade Commission video "Pass It On."
     Peggy Mollin, a 98 year old member of the Stop Senior Scams℠Acting Program, will be performing at the February 18th program at the Santa Monica Library. She is a long time resident of Santa Monica and volunteer in the community and has been a member of the group for 7 years.
     This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and on a first-arrival basis. The Santa Monica Public Library is wheelchair accessible. For special disabled services, call Library Administration at (310) 458-8606 at least one week prior to event. For more information, visit smpl.org or contact the Santa Monica Public Library at (310) 458-8600.