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CFO Patronis’ Office to Host Financial Protection Workshop for Seniors in Havana

10/2/2017

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis today announced that the Department of Financial Services, in partnership with local officials, is hosting a free financial safety workshop for seniors, their families and caregivers this week in Havana, Florida. This ‘Be Scam Smart’ workshop will teach attendees about how to spot a scam, how scams work and steps they can take to protect themselves.

Thursday, October 5 | 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST

Havana Public Library Community Room
203 E 5th Avenue
Havana, Florida 32333
To register, click HERE
 
Registration is requested; walk-ups are also welcome.
 
Public workshops are hosted as part of the Department’s On Guard for Seniors initiative launched in 2012 to educate seniors about financial topics, such as annuities, identity theft, reverse mortgages and long-term care insurance. The initiative also hones in on scams known to target seniors, such as fake lotteries and repair scams, and how criminals work on the psyche to convince seniors to take a chance on something that is too good to be true.

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About CFO Jimmy Patronis 
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet who oversees the Department of Financial Services. CFO Patronis works each day to fight insurance fraud, support Florida’s firefighters, and ensure the state’s finances are stable to support economic growth in the state. Follow the activities of the Department on Facebook (FLDFS) and X (@FLDFS).

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