Scam prevention seminar set

To help educate senior citizens about scams targeting them, Rep. Lou Schmitt, R-Blair, is teaming up with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office to hold a Senior Scam Prevention Seminar later this month. The free event starts at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at Graystone Court, 1101 Flamingo Drive, Altoona.

“All too often scammers target senior citizens as victims and unfortunately bilk them out of their hard-earned money,” Schmitt said. “This seminar aims to help prevent seniors from becoming victims. I encourage area seniors, as well as their family and caregivers, to attend this free event.”

Topics to be covered include what to do if one becomes a victim of identity theft, tips on how to protect personal information online and in everyday interactions and guidelines on how to spot scams intended to steal one’s identity.

Attendees are asked to RSVP in advance by calling Schmitt’s office at 814-946-7218, or go online to RepSchmitt.com/events.

Annual Kids’ Fair to be held

The annual free Kids’ Fair, hosted by state Rep. Frank Burns, will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Young Peoples Community Center, 300 Prave St. The event is open to children 13 and younger and their guardians.

Children will have the opportunity to visit with the Easter Bunny.

Lunch will be provided free for the kids, while adults may join in for a small fee. Representatives from the Pennsylvania State Police, Game Commission and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be available to provide educational materials.

Reservations must be made by March 20 by calling Burns’ office at 814-472-8021.

From Mirror staff reports