Pennsylvania State Capitol building in Harrisburg on July 26, 2023. Amanda Berg
Education and outreach staff from the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) will be hosting and participating in numerous presentations for groups of seniors, service providers, and the general public throughout the month of March to promote financial capability and provide investor education.
March outreach events, in partnership with the listed organizations, will be held in person and are open to the public unless otherwise noted.
EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Cybersecurity – Staying Safe Online: Whatever your age, understanding how to keep your information safe and secure online is vitally important for everyone. This presentation covers key topics like using secure websites, creating strong passwords, being aware of what you put on social media, and even tips for shopping online safely.
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center, 4200 Wissahickon Ave., Philadelphia (Philadelphia County) on March 11 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. For additional information contact Veda Brown at 215-558-1531 or veda.brown@use.salvationarmy.org.
EVENTS FOR OLDER ADULTS
Avoiding Investment Scams: Scams are a dime a dozen; investment scams are no different. This session will cover investment scams like Ponzi Schemes, Affinity Fraud, Promissory Notes, and others. We will discuss the red flags of investment fraud; verifying an investment professional or investment opportunity; and what to do if you think you may have been a victim.
St. Ephrem Catholic Church, 5400 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem (Bucks County) on March 21 from noon to 2 p.m. Open to St. Ephrem Senior Center members only.
Cybersecurity – Online Shopping Tips: Online shopping has become very popular. Criminals know this and are primed and ready to take advantage of our generosity. They’ve honed and perfected their skills with ways to gather your personal information, steal your identity and your hard-earned money. This presentation will provide tips for protecting your personal information while shopping safely online!
Philadelphia Senior Center-Allegheny, 1900 West Allegheny Ave., Philadelphia (Philadelphia County) on March 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Open to residents only. For additional information contact Barbara Jackson at 267-286-1455 or bwhitmore@philaseniorcenter.or
LEGISLATIVE EVENTS
Rep. Tina Davis’ Fraud BINGO: Bristol Township Senior Center, 2501 Bath Road, Bristol (Bucks County) on March 6 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For additional information contact Bryan Allen at 267-580-2660 or ballen@pahouse.net.
Rep. Liz Hanbidge’s $camJam: Spring House Estates, 728 Norristown Road, Lower Gwynedd (Montgomery County) on March 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. For additional information and/or to register contact Kevin Carson at 610-277-3230 or kcarson@pahouse.net.
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick’s $camJam: Boyertown Area Multi Service Center, 200 W. Spring St., Boyertown (Berks County) on March 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For additional information and/or to register contact Beth Ann Mazza at 215-541-2388 or bmazza@pasen.gov.
Rep. Kristin Marcell’s Annual Senior Expo: Spring Mill Country Club, 80 Jacksonville Road, Ivyland (Bucks County) on March 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For additional information contact Pat Caimano at 215-364-3414 or Pcaimano@pahousegop.com.
DoBS Investor Education and Consumer Outreach staff works with state and local government agencies, service providers, community and trade organizations, the General Assembly, the military community, schools, and other partners to help Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth become well-informed about the financial marketplace.
Learn more about the free, non-commercial programs and presentation available, or contact us to request a program tailored to your specific needs.
Visit the department's calendar of events to find an event near you. Consumers and community groups can call 1-800-PA-BANKS or email informed@pa.gov for more information.
