Free Talk on AI Scams Targeting Seniors at MVCC Rome, Oct. 27

The Mohawk Valley Institute for Learning in Retirement hosts a free talk on scams aimed at older adults on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. It's in the Armond J. Festine Auditorium at MVCC's Rome Campus, 1101 Floyd Ave. No registration is needed, according to the Utica Phoenix and the Daily Sentinel.

The speaker is Tina McGowan, a program coordinator with the Oneida County Office for the Aging and Continuing Care. It's part of MVILR's Speakers Series and open to anyone, not just members.

What it covers

• How scammers use AI, fake calls, emails and texts to pose as people and companies you trust
• Warning signs of identity theft and financial exploitation
• Free RFID checks on your cards
• How to report a scam and fill out fraud victim forms, and what your options are for getting money back (recovery isn't guaranteed)

Getting there

Adult children and caregivers are welcome too. It's a good way to hear the same warnings your parents will.