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Wolf Administration Announces Consumer Financial Protection Outreach Events for December


HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Education and outreach staff from the Department of Banking and Securities will be meeting with senior citizens, professionals, students, and members of the public across Pennsylvania during the month of December for events focused primarily on protecting consumers from fraud.

"It is our goal at the department for all Pennsylvanians to enjoy a basic sense of security when it comes to their finances and to help ensure they are equipped to detect and protect themselves from financial fraud and scams," Secretary of Banking and Securities Robin L. Wiessmann said. "Members of our outreach staff are skilled in communicating what can sometimes be complex financial information and issues into easily understood concepts, tips, and strategies."

The following events are scheduled for the month of December:

The department's Financial Services for Consumers and Business staff works with state and local government agencies, service providers, community and trade organizations, the General Assembly, the military community, schools, and other partners to help Pennsylvanians across the commonwealth become well-informed about the financial marketplace. There are a variety of free, non-commercial programs [PDF] and presentations [PDF] available, or a program can be tailored to a specific group's needs.

The department's Calendar of Events can be found online: http://bit.ly/1KIscBZ. Consumers and community groups can call 1-800-PA-BANKS or email [email protected] for more information. To learn more about the Consumer Financial Protection Initiative, search #GovWolfCFPI on Twitter. 

Media contact: Ed Novak, 717-783-4721

SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities


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