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

    July 25, 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, veterans, and the general public throughout the month of August helping them avoid scams, understand signs of fraud, and avoid identity theft. August 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 THE GENERAL PUBLIC

    Abington Pre-National Night Out: A family friendly event with over 100 vendors. Refreshments, interactive activities, free health screenings, and contacts with many vendors who offer resources, and many other fun/family friendly activities will be onsite. DoBS will provide free, non-commercial, consumer protection and investor education materials and publications.

    • Hosted by the Abington Police Department, Citizens and Police Together (C.A.P.T.), and the Joint Town Watch Council at the Abington Town Center Parking Lot, 1495 Old York Road, Abington (Montgomery County) on Aug. 4 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. For additional information contact Kait Metzinger at 267-536-1082 or kmetzinger@abingtonpa.gov.

    National Night Out: A family friendly event that features refreshments, interactive activities, free health screenings, and contacts with many vendors who offer resources, and many other fun/family friendly activities will be onsite. DoBS will provide free, non-commercial, consumer protection and investor education materials and publications.

    • Hosted by the Solebury Township and New Hope Borough Police Departments at Laurel Park, 3092 Sugar Road, Solebury (Bucks County) on Aug. 5 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. For additional information contact Corporal Gina Myslinski at 215-297-8201 or gferzetti@soleburypd.org.

    FOR MILITARY AND VETERANS

    Vet Fest 2025: This is a family friendly event for veterans and their families loaded with activities for everyone! Tours of the facility, a break-out session on VHA services, and other benefits will be provided. Community partners and veteran-owned businesses will also be on-site.

    • VA Lebanon Main Campus, 1700 South Lincoln Ave., Lebanon (Lebanon County) on Aug. 16 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For additional information contact Lorita Valente at valentelorita@myyahoo.com.

    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 Action Housing SHMS at Quemahoning Towers, 1700 Veil Ave., Windber (Somerset County) on Aug. 8 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Open to residents only. For additional information contact Haley Crum at 814-467-4618 or hcrum@shms-actionhousing.org.
    • Hosted by the Mifflin-Juniata Regional Services Corporation (MJRSC) at the Lewistown Senior Center, 515B Knepp Ave., Lewistown (Mifflin County) on Aug. 19 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.
    • Hosted by Blair Senior Services, Inc. at the Central Blair Senior Center, 1320 12th Ave., Altoona (Blair County) on Aug. 25 from 12:45 PM to 1:45 PM. Open to members only. For additional information contact Michele Plummer at 814-946-1235 ext. 1041 or mplummer@blairsenior.org.

    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.

    ·         Host by Laurel View Village at the Chapel, 2000 Cambridge Drive, Davidsville (Somerset County) on Aug. 11 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Open to residents only. For additional information contact Rachel Wachter at 814-205-6846 or rwachter@lvv1.com.

    $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 Centre County Office of Aging at the Willowbank Building, 420 Holmes St., Bellefonte (Centre County) on Aug. 13 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. For additional information contact Sheri Neale-Gummo at 814-355-6716 ext. 1041 or Skneale-gummo@centrecountypa.gov.

    Spending Plans – A Road 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; as well as periodically reviewing goals and spending plans in order to ensure that you can stay on track.

    • Hosted by Phoebe Ministries at the Phoebe Apartments, 1901 Linden St., Allentown (Lehigh County) on Aug. 20 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Open to residents only. For additional information contact Cristal Polanco at 610-794-6265 or cpolanco@phoebe.org.
    • Hosted by Phoebe Ministries at the Wind Gap Manor Senior Apartments, 665 Alpha Road, Wind Gap (Northampton County) on Aug. 20 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Open to residents only. For additional information contact Randy Wadsworth at 610-562-9691 or rwadsworth@phoebe.org.

    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 provides useful tips for protecting your personal information while shopping safely online!

    • Hosted by the Luzerne County Area Agency on Aging at the Plains Senior Center, 50 2nd St., Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County) on Aug. 28 from 10:25 AM to 11:25 AM. Open to members only. For additional information contact Alice Bohunko at 570-824-5542 or Alice.Bohunko@luzernecounty.org.

    LEGISLATIVE EVENTS

    • Sen. Sharif Street’s Veterans Identity Theft Prevention and Shredding Event: Bright Hope Baptist Church, 1601 North 12th St., Philadelphia (Philadelphia County) on Aug. 2 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional information contact Aissia Richardson at 215-227-6161 or Aissia.Richardson@pasenate.com.
    • Rep. Clint Owlett’s Panel Discussion on Protecting Seniors from Scammers: Tioga County Fairgrounds, 2258 Charleston Road, Wellsboro (Tioga County) on Aug. 5 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. This event is being held in conjunction with the Tioga County Fair during “Senior Day.” For additional information contact Kim Johns at 570-724-1390 or kjohns@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Joe Emrick’s $camJam: Brown and Lynch Post 9, 2260 Corriere Road, Palmer Township (Northampton County) on Aug. 6 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. For additional information contact Kirsten Esposito at 484-544-0146 or kesposito@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Paul Takac’s Senior Fair: Centre Care, 250 Persia Road, Bellefonte (Centre County) on Aug. 7 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. For additional information contact Mary Elliott at 814-308-0569 or MElliott@pahouse.net.
    • Rep. Ann Flood’s $camJam: Lookout Fire Company Social Hall, 123 S. Main St., Pen Argyl (Northampton County) on Aug. 7 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. For additional information contact Melanie Whiteleather at 610-746-2100 or mwhiteleather@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Jamie Walsh’s Senior Expo: Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas (Luzerne County) on Aug. 12 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For additional information contact Carol Sweeney at 570-675-6000 or Csweeney@pahousegop.com.
    • Rep. Parke Wentling’s $camJam: Shenango Valley Senior Center, 220 N. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage (Mercer County) on Aug. 12 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. For additional information contact Brianna Toth at 724-734-5980 or btoth@pahousegop.com.
    •  Sen. Scott Martin’s 2025 Senior Expo: Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster (Lancaster County) on Aug. 14 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For additional information contact Lydia Messner at 717-397-1309 or lmessner@pasen.gov. 

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

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