Be a part of the upcoming TRIAD Senior Academy seminars starting next week.
On the WHOW Morning Show Thursday, Sheriff Mike Walker told Regional Radio he would speak at the academy next Wednesday at the Neighborhood Care Center. New for the seminars this year is they will rotate locations.
According to Sheriff Walker, he will address seniors on scams. The grandparent's scam is still hanging around and he will offer a tip perhaps they haven't received when they know if a phone call they get is a scam or legitimate.
Sheriff Walker says they are now encountering scam attempts that claim you have unpaid toll fees in Illinois. He is advising be very careful if you get a text message like that.
DeWitt County TRIAD is a group of like-minded entities and individuals who aim to protect seniors from scams and other forms of fraud. Sheriff Walker indicates the group had dropped off a few years ago but they are back to meeting regularly again.
Find out more about this year's Senior Academies by finding the DeWitt County Sheriff's office on Facebook or find the DeWitt County TRIAD on Facebook.
