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CONSUMER PROTECTION SEMINARS

All seminars are free to the public and are conducted by the District Attorney's Director of Consumer Protection. 600 consumer protection seminars have been conducted since the program was launched. To schedule one of the following seminars for your organization, call the Consumer Protection Line, 720-874-8547.

This is My Identity

In this program you will learn:

  1. The most common sources of stolen information and how to protect them.
  2. The safest ways to handle financial transactions.
  3. How to stop credit card applications and convenience checks from arriving in the mail.
  4. When to use your credit card, debit card and checks safely.
  5. How to protect your mail from would be thieves.
  6. How to obtain and understand your credit reports.
  7. How to protect your Social Security number.

Attendees receive a free Identity Theft Handbook.

Safe Communication

Learn the safest way to use the Internet, including on-line purchases, on-line banking, security software, etc. Learn what to do and not to do on the phone, how to stop telemarketing calls, and how to spot scams. Learn how to reduce the amount of junk mail flooding your mailbox. See examples of the most common scams being promoted over the phone, Internet and through the mail. A free Safe Communication Handbook will be given to each attendee.


Safe at Home/Safe on the Street

How secure is your home? Do you know how to protect yourself when you are out in public? Learn how to significantly reduce the risk of someone invading your home or accosting you on the street. In this program you will learn how to think like a criminal and then use that knowledge to defeat criminals. Free Safe At Home/ Safe On the Street Handbook for each participant.

Understanding Senior Fraud

This seminar explores the dynamics of senior fraud. Why are seniors a favorite target of criminals? What makes seniors more vulnerable to financial exploitation? Who are the people who target seniors, and what is their motivation? How can I protect the seniors in my life? The seminar is designed for people who work with seniors and family members who want to protect their loved ones. A free Understanding Senior Fraud Handbook is provided for each participant.

Crime Prevention in the Workplace

This program teaches business owners and employees how to protect the business, themselves and their clients/customers from fraud. Data stolen from businesses is one of the primary sources of personal identifying information used by identity thieves. Businesses which improperly handle their clients’ or customers’ information face possible financial losses as well as a loss of customer confidence. Each participant gets a free copy of the Keeping Your Business Safe Handbook.

The Wise Consumer

This seminar covers a wide range of consumer issues, both fraud issues and common traps into which people fall. (NOTE: The entire Wise Consumer Seminar is three hours in length. If there is insufficient time for the entire program, one or more topics can be selected to meet your time requirements.) Some of the topics to be discussed include:

Investing: Learn how to check investments and investment advisors. Learn the warning signs of potential fraud. Learn to identify "Pump and Dump” scams.
Predatory Lending: Learn to protect yourself from someone who wants your home, but doesn’t want to pay a fair price for it. Learn how to get the loan you want, where to find help if you are facing foreclosure, and the dangers of Quit Claim Deeds and loan modification scams.

Power of Attorney: Learn about the different types of Power of Attorney (POA) and when to use each one. Learn about the new Uniform Power of Attorney Act and the changes it has made to POA procedures.
Contracts/Warranties: When is a contract necessary? Who should write the contract? What should it include? Learn what is covered and what is not. Learn to distinguish between a good warranty and one that may not be there when you need it.

Home Improvement: Learn how to find a reliable contractor. Learn how to avoid becoming the victim of shoddy work. Learn the best way to pay for work done on your home. Learn the most common mistakes homeowners make when hiring a contractor.

Sales & Marketing: Learn to tell a good offer from a bad one. Learn about refund policies and the Three Day Cooling Off Rule. Learn gimmicks used by marketers to get your attention. Learn how to avoid paying for something that is free.

Donating to Charity: Learn how to determine if your charitable donation is being used for its stated mission or for itself. Learn about Charitable Giving Plans. Learn how to stop unwanted calls from "charities”.