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    Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities Announces September Consumer Financial Protection Events to Help Pennsylvanians Save Money, Invest Wisely, Recognize Scams, and Avoid Identity Theft

    August 26, 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 participating in numerous free presentations for groups of seniors and the general public throughout the month of September helping them avoid scams, understand signs of fraud, and avoid identity theft. September 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. You can visit us at pa.gov/dobs, subscribe to the department newsletter, or follow us on Facebook, X, or LinkedIn.

    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.

    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!

    • Hosted by the HARP (Heidelberg Association of Retired Persons) at the Heidelberg Union Church, 5187 Irvin Road, Slatington (Lehigh County) on Sept. 2 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Open to members only. For additional information contact George Dillman at 717-705-2687 or gdillman@pa.gov.

    Avoiding Identity Theft: This presentation takes a look at ways people’s identities are stolen or compromised, what you can do if you find you have had your identity stolen, and how to stop theft from occurring.

    • Hosted by the MJRSC – The Care Network – Area Agency on Aging at the McAlisterville Community Senior Center, 158 Lions Den Drive, McAlisterville (Juniata County) on Sept. 15 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Open to members only. For additional information contact Carrie Noss at 717-463-3588 or mcalistervillectr@mymjrsc.com.
    • Hosted by the MJRSC – The Care Network – Area Agency on Aging at the Lewistown Senior Center, 515B Knepp Ave., Lewistown (Mifflin County) on Sept. 23 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Open to members only. For additional information contact Jen Feathers at 717-242-1036 or lewistownctr@mymjrsc.com.

    Cybersecurity – Staying Safe Online: Understanding how to keep your information safe and secure online is vitally important. 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.

    • Coopersburg Senior Center, 538 Thomas St., Coopersburg (Lehigh County) on Sept. 16 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Open to members only. For additional information contact Nancy “Nan” Beitel-Vessels at 610-282-2330 or nancybv13@icloud.com.

    Investor Protection: A fun and interactive presentation that teaches consumers how to protect themselves from investment fraud by playing a familiar game – BINGO! Every day people get “scammed” out of THOUSANDS of dollars. Many times it’s those who can least afford to lose the money!

    • Berks Encore - Mifflin Center, 30 Liberty St., Shillington (Berks County) on Sept. 30 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Open to members only. For additional information contact Dana Ziegler at 610-777-5577 or dziegler@berksencore.org.

    LEGISLATIVE EVENTS

    • Rep. Joe Hogan’s $camJam: Middletown Township Building, 3 Municipal Way, Langhorne (Bucks County) on Sept. 4 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For additional information and to register contact Jason McEwen at 215-942-4067 or jmcewen@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Steve Malagari’s Senior Fair: Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Main St., Lansdale (Montgomery County) on Sept. 4 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional information contact Samiha Alam at 267-768-3671 or rjamalpur@pahouse.net.
    • Sen. Patty Kim’s Senior Health Fair: DaySpring Ministries, 1600 Spring Garden Drive, Middletown (Dauphin County) on Sept. 5 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For additional information contact Yanira Feliz at 717-787-6801 or Yanira.Feliz@pasenate.com.
    • Rep. Jeff Olsommer’s Senior Expo: Dingman Township Volunteer Fire Department, 680 Log Tavern Road, Milford (Pike County) on Sept. 5 from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional information contact Jill Gamboni at 570-226-5959 or jgamboni@pahousegop.com.
    • Sen. Steve Santarsiero’s $camJam: Bristol Township Senior Center, 2501 Bath Road, Bristol (Bucks County) on Sept. 5 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. For additional information contact Nancy Adam at 215-497-9490 or Nancy.adam@pasenate.com. Registration required at https://www.senatorstevesantarsiero.com/event/scamjam/.
    • Rep. Tom Jones 50 and Up Expo: Hope Community Church, 1806 Harrisburg Ave., Mount Joy (Lancaster County) on Sept. 9 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. For additional information contact Sharon Ogilvie at 717-367-5525 or Sogilvie@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Martin Causer's Senior Citizens Expo: Kane Community Center, 54 N. Fraley St., Kane (McKean County) on Sept. 12 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional information contact Rhonda Race at 814-362-4400 or Rrace@pahousegop.com.
    • Sen. Michele Brooks and Rep. Marla Brown’s 2025 Senior Expo: Cascade Park Dance Hall, 1928 E. Washington St., New Castle (Lawrence County) on Sept. 12 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional information contact Jaclyn Thompson at 724-498-4397 or jthompson@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Michael Stender’s Fraud BINGO: Degenstein Library, 40 South 5th St., Sunbury (Northumberland County) on Sept. 17 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. For additional information contact Melissa Corbin at 570-286-5885 or Mcorbin@pahousegop.com.
    • Sen. Timothy Kearney and Rep. Heather Boyd’s Senior Expo: The Drexelbrook Catering and Events Center, 4700 Drexelbrook Drive, Drexel Hill (Delaware County) on Sept. 18 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For additional information contact Raven Johnson at 610-544-6120 or Raven.johnson@pasenate.com.
    • Rep. Zach Mako’s Senior Expo: Bethany Wesleyan Church, 675 Blue Mountain Drive, Cherryville (Northampton County) on Sept. 18 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional information contact Emily at 610-821-6109 or erauch@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Napoleon Nelson’s Senior Fair: Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park (Montgomery County) on Sept. 18 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional information contact Jack Herr at 215-572-5210.
    • Rep. Steven Mentzer’s $camJam: West Lampeter Township Building, 852 Village Road, Lancaster (Lancaster County) on Sept. 19 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For additional information contact Mike Lynch at 717-464-5285 or mlynch@pahousegop.com.  
    • Rep. Jeremy Shaffer’s Annual Community Health Fair: AHN Health and Wellness Pavilion, 12311 Perry Highway, Wexford (Allegheny County) on Sept. 20 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For additional information contact Kim Kaufmann at 412-369-2230 or kkaufmann@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Tarik Khan’s 2025 Health and Wellness Expo: Roxborough Memorial Hospital, 5800 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia (Philadelphia County) on Sept. 25 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For additional information contact Jill Weingarten-Stein at 215-482-8726 or JWeingartenStein@pahouse.net.
    • Rep. Lisa Borowski’s $camJam: Wayne Senior Center, 108 Station Road, Wayne (Delaware County) on Sept. 25 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For additional information and to register contact Kate Schleigh at 484-427-2884 or kschleigh@pahouse.net.
    • Rep. Tina Pickett's 2025 Senior Expo: Triton Hose Company, 108 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock (Wyoming County) on Sept. 26 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional information contact Julie Williams at 570-836-4777 or Jwilliams@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Perry Stambaugh’s Senior Expo: Newport Family Life Center, 27 West Shortcut Road, Newport (Perry County) on Sept. 26 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional information contact Allyson Shaffer at 717-582-8119 or ashaffer@pahousegop.com.

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

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