CHARLOTTE – The Better Business Bureau of Southern Piedmont will present its annual Consumer Protection Seminar on August 23, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at University City United Methodist Church, 3835 West W.T. Harris Blvd. Charlotte, NC  28269. This is a free event and the general public is welcome to attend.

N.C. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall will be the keynote speaker. Other presenters include representatives from the N.C. Dept. of Insurance, the banking industry and law enforcement. Topics that will be covered include current scams, identity theft protection, financial exploitation of older adults, what skimming is and how to spot it, and the safety of online banking,

“This seminar is especially important for older adults, their adult children or caregivers and professionals who works with older adults,” said BBB President Tom Bartholomy. “Unfortunately, scammers prey on older adults so it’s critical for them and their families to know what the red flags of common scams are.”

Admission is free, but attendees are urged to register via email at info@transitiontamers.com by calling (704) 927-8623. Light refreshments will be provided.

For more information, please visit www.bbb.org/charlotte.