T.B Scott Library to host Identity Theft Prevention Presentation
Identity theft continues to be the fastest growing crime in the United States. Those interested in learning more about this growing trend including various types of identity theft, tips on recognition and prevention, are welcome to attend a free presentation at the library on Wednesday Feb. 27, beginning at 4 p,m. Discussion will include information about fraud alerts and security freezes. Participants will receive tips for safeguarding their personal information and how to spot the red flags of a scam and attendees will also be given helpful brochures to take home.
The presenter, Jeff Kersten, is the Agency Liaison for the Bureau of Consumer Protection within the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. As the agency liaison, Jeff travels around the state to educate the public, businesses and law enforcement on the importance of privacy protection and data security. Jeff has over 12 years of experience as a police officer and is a prior Consumer Protection Investigator for the Bureau of Consumer Protection.