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The Dirty Dozen – How to Spot Email and Phishing Scams Before You Get Hooked –
This is the newest of our presentations and is a lively, information-packed program that will be helpful for anyone, whether student, working professional, or retired senior citizen. There are subtle but identifiable email subject lines that are reliable indicators of scams. The presentation, which is offered in 30- and 60- minute editions, also includes handout material.
Thanks for Your Service, Sucker! – Cape Cod veterans are the Number 1 target for online scammers and identify thieves. The veteran community has special reasons for being ripe targets for rip-offs. This important 45-minute talk will help vets safeguard their money!
Grandchildren, Puppy Dogs and Pensions – Our most popular program for Senior Centers. Seniors, like vets, are a top target for scam artists. This entertaining but informative presentation focuses on how to spot and avoid scams aimed squarely at our those 60+.
Too Smart to Fall for a Scam? Think again! – Newly revised for 2026, this humorous but very serious presentation shows how smart, successful people are being bilked out of serious money – some local victims have lost over $1 million dollars! – and how to guard your assets. This presentation is available in a 20-minute format and is perfect for a breakfast session or lunch and learn. A 45-minute version is also available.
Identity Theft – How Scammers Become You … and You Pay the Price – While the rest of our economy may be just chugging along, these are boom times for Identity thieves and cybercriminals. Our seminar will give you information you need to protect yourselves from thieves who can ruin your credit rating, steal your home, and even send you to jail. Available in 60- and 90-minute versions.
Our presentations often include time for Q&A from attendees, and all involve active audience participation. If you would like us to make a presentation before your organization on these or other consumer-related topics, email Bruce.Blackwell@consumercouncil.com.
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Financial and Identify Fraud Workshop, April 11, 2026 – Protect Yourself from the #1 Crime on Cape Cod. CAC Executive Director Bruce Blackwell, District Attorney Rob Galibois, Bank America Manager Barbara Wiggins and Falmouth Police Sgt. David Massi will talk about how to discover and prevent financial and identity fraud, and what to do if you have been a fraud victim.
The focus on our presentation will be the psychological aspects of scamming … how scammers use 3 main techniques to win your confidence and steal your heart, your assets or both.
The event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Falmouth Community
Veterans Center, 300 Dillingham Ave. Refreshments will be served. Attendance is free, but registration is required. To register, email fcveteranscenter.org.
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Past Events
The Dirty Dozen – How to Spot Email Scams – Falmouth Vets Center, March 4, 2026
Financial Scams Affecting Seniors, Falmouth Senior Center, March 2, 2026
National Consumer Protection Week, March 1-7, 2026
National Identify Theft Awareness Week, Jan. 26-30, 2026
Financial Scams Affecting Vets, Falmouth Community Vets Center, Jan. 14, 2026
Consumer Advocacy for Veterans, Falmouth Community Veterans Center, Dec. 8, 2025
Consumer Advocacy for Active Military, Joint Base Cape Cod, Oct. 21, 2025
Veterans’ Stand Down, Hyannis, October 17, 2025