Virtual presentation on avoiding COVID-19 scams, fraud set Dec. 9

By Nancy Vogt

December 08, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Cuyuna Area Connections will present a virtual learning opportunity "Avoiding COVID-19 Scams and Fraud" from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9.

Presentation topics include why the coronavirus pandemic presents an opportunity for scammers, the most common types of scams they will engage in and how to protect oneself and loved ones.

To watch the Zoom online presentation, visit https://bit.ly/33UdiG3 starting at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday; or join by dialing 312-626-6799, meeting ID 890 1092 5809, passcode 579429.

Any adult who has experienced, or knows someone who has experienced, stress and anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic is encouraged to attend the online event. The Federal Trade Commission warns scammers will use fear during the pandemic to deceive consumers and steal their money or sensitive information.

Cuyuna Area Connections is one of four pilot programs in Minnesota of the Silos to Circles Age Well Initiative.

For more information, contact Cassie Carey at 218-821-6975 or careyconsulting34@gmail.com .

By Nancy Vogt

Nancy Vogt is editor of the Pineandlakes Echo Journal, a weekly newspaper that covers eight communities in the Pequot Lakes-Pine River areas - from Nisswa to Hackensack and Pequot Lakes to Crosslake.

She started as editor of the Lake Country Echo in July 2006, and continued in that role when the Lake Country Echo and the Pine River Journal combined in September 2013 to become the Pineandlakes Echo Journal. She worked for the Brainerd Dispatch from 1992-2006 in various roles.

She covers Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, Lake Shore and Crosslake city councils, as well as writes feature stories, news stories and personal columns (Vogt's Notes). She also takes photos at community events.

Contact her at nancy.vogt@pineandlakes.com or 218-855-5877 with story ideas or questions. Be sure to leave a voicemail message!