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    Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities Announces June Consumer Financial Protection Events to Help Pennsylvanians Invest Wisely and Avoid Fraud

    May 27, 2025

    Visit the department's calendar of events to find an event near you. 

    Pennsylvanians encouraged to call 1-866-PACOMPLAINT, visit pa.gov/consumer, or email consumer@pa.gov to report financial, insurance, and consumer concerns.

    Harrisburg, PA – Financial Education, Protection, 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 June helping them avoid scams, understand signs of fraud, and avoid identity theft.

    June outreach events, in partnership with the listed organizations, will be held in-person and are open to the public unless otherwise noted. 

    To learn more about our free, non-commercial financial education programs or request a customized presentation, visit the DoBS Events Calendar or contact the team at 1-800-PA-BANKS or via email at informed@pa.gov.

    Pennsylvanians are also encouraged to call 1-866-PACOMPLAINT, visit pa.gov/consumer, or email consumer@pa.gov to report scams, resolve financial and insurance issues, and access help from the Commonwealth. Governor Josh Shapiro launched the new, centralized consumer protection hotline, website, and email address to make it easier for Pennsylvanians to report scams, resolve financial and insurance issues, and access help from the Commonwealth. No matter the issue, consumers can get routed to the right agency for help.

    EVENTS FOR OLDER ADULTS

    Fraud BINGO: A fun and interactive presentation that teaches consumers how to protect themselves from investment fraud by playing a familiar game – BINGO!

    • Eastern Upper Bucks Senior Center, 8040 Easton Road, Ottsville (Bucks County) on June 3 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Open to members only. For additional information contact Margie Jesiolowski at 610-847-8178 or eubseniors@epix.net.
    • Hosted by the St. Thomas More Prime Time Seniors at the St. Thomas More Church, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown (Lehigh County) on June 12 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Open to members only. For additional information contact Marianne Sundbye at 610-433-7413.
    • Hosted by MJRSC – The Care Network (Regional Services Area Agency on Aging) at the McAlisterville Community Senior Center, 158 Lions Den Drive, McAlisterville (Juniata County) on June 16 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM.  Open to members only. For additional information contact Carrie Noss at 1-800-348-2277 or info@mymjrsc.com.
    • Homewood at Plum Creek, 425 Westminster Ave., Hanover (York County) on June 18 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Open to members only. For additional information contact Jennifer Baker at 717-646-3779 or jlbaker@hmwd.org.
    • Pennswood Village, 1382 Newtown-Langhorne Road, Newtown (Bucks County) on June 26 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Open to residents only. For additional information contact Amy Keiper-Shaw at 215-504-1148 or Keiper-Shaw@pennswood.org.

    $camJam: A fun and interactive event that brings experts in law enforcement and state agencies together to educate target audiences on how to protect their money from financial fraud and abuse. Between key sessions, attendees get to play Fraud BINGO.

    • Hosted by the Perry County Area Agency on Aging at Cornerstone Christian Church, 595 New Bloomfield Road, Duncannon (Perry County) on June 6 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This program is in partnership with AARP Pennsylvania. For additional information contact Olivia Frymoyer at 717-582-5128 or ofrymoyer@perryco.org.
    • Hosted by the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging at the Franklin County AAA, 600 Norland Ave., Chambersburg (Franklin County) on June 25 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional information contact Tawnya Hurley at 717-263-2153 or tshurley@franklincountypa.gov.

    Senior Expos: Senior Expos offer older adults and care providers resources and information that may allow them to live a more active lifestyle. Expos are free to the public and no registration is required. DoBS provides consumer protection, financial education, and investor education materials and publications free of charge.

    • Senior Games Opening Day & Wellness Fair at the Body & Soul Community Center, 205 Chestnut Ridge Road, McVeytown (Mifflin County) on June 9 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For additional information contact Beth Harlan at 717-320-8367 or bharlan@mymjrsc.com.
    • Emporium Senior Center 2nd Annual Senior Fair at the Emporium Senior Center, 105 East 4th St., Emporium (Cameron County) on June 13 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional information contact Jennifer Kane at 814-486-3707 or jkane@ohsaging.com.

    Popular Scams and How to Avoid Them: Every day, people are scammed by so-called “professionals” looking to separate them from their hard-earned money. This presentation introduces commonly used tactics, what to look for, and how to avoid them.

    • Hosted by MJRSC – The Care Network (Regional Services Area Agency on Aging) at the Lewistown Senior Center, 515B Knepp Ave., Lewistown (Mifflin County) on June 24 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Open to members only. For additional information contact Jen Feathers at 1-800-348-2277 or info@mymjrsc.com.  

    LEGISLATIVE EVENTS

    • Sen. Tracy Pennycuick’s $camJam: TriCounty Active Adult Center, 288 Moser Road, Pottstown (Montgomery County) on June 13 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Registration required. For additional information, contact Senator Pennycuick’s Office at 215-541-2388 or tpennycuick@pasen.gov.
    •  Rep. Steve Malagari’s Family Fest: Souderton Borough Community Park, 459 Wile Ave., Souderton (Montgomery County) on June 21 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For additional information, contact Jack Land at 267-768-3671 or PLand@pahouse.net.

    EVENTS FOR PROFESSIONALS

    Berks County Elder Abuse Symposium: Elder financial abuse has skyrocketed to be the number one issue reported and verified to Adult Protective Services staff – and that’s only the tip of the iceberg, as so much abuse goes unreported. This session will outline red flags of elder financial abuse and the latest scams facing older adults.

    • Hosted by the Berks County Area Agency on Aging at Kraras Hall – Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 400 E. Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton (Berks County) on June 3 from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Registration required. For additional information, contact Jessica Jones at 610-478-6500 or jjones@berkspa.gov.

    PA Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) Multifamily Affordable Housing Conference: Housing services offers educational opportunities for managers and service coordinators to increase capacity to design and implement effective service programs. These trainings and forums expose staff to resources, strategies, and best practices in service-enriched housing.

    • Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center, 250 Kalahari Blvd., Pocono Manor (Monroe County) on June 4 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Open to conference attendees only. For additional information contact Alicia Spencer at 610-270-1989 or aspencer@phfa.org.

    Elder Investment Fraud and Financial Exploitation Prevention Program for Tax Collectors: This is a research-based program that educates professionals who routinely work with older Pennsylvanians to recognize when their older clients may be vulnerable to or victims of financial abuse, particularly those with mild cognitive impairment. The program also teaches professionals how to refer these at-risk patients to our department or the local adult protective services office.

    • Hosted by the PA State Tax Collectors Association District IX at the Sand Springs County Club, 10 Clubhouse Drive, Drums (Luzerne County) on June 18 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Open to members only.

    Fraud: How to Stop the Scourge in Your Library for Library Professionals: Losing money or possessions to scams, fraud, and exploitation is harmful for any patron, but it can be especially devastating to older adults, who may not be able to earn back what they’ve lost. In this session you will learn about resources provided by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission on combating fraud. You will hear from librarians who will address how they are combating this scourge in their library. Our goal is to have you feel empowered to help your regulars combat the constant pressure of fraudsters.

    • Hosted by the American Library Association at the Philadelphia Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., Philadelphia (Philadelphia County) on June 30 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Open to conference attendees only.

    EVENTS FOR LIMITED AUDIENCES

    Spending Plans – A Roadmap to Financial Success: This presentation focuses on the need for a spending plan so that people can achieve their financial goals – highlighting the differences between wants and needs; setting SMART goals; creating a spending plan; putting the plan into action; and periodically reviewing goals and spending plans in order to ensure that you can stay on track.

    • Hosted by PA CareerLink Bucks County (Bucks County) on June 25 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This is a VIRTUAL program that is open to members of Networking Now only. For additional information contact Herb Bethea at 267-580-3501 or hbethea@buckscareerlink.org.

    MEDIA CONTACT: Joan Z. Nissley, jnissley@pa.gov

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