Pielli to host ‘Scam Jam’ event for West Chester seniors

WEST CHESTER, Jan. 10 – State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, along with the Housing Authority of Chester County, is inviting seniors from across West Chester to a free program educating people on how to spot and avoid frauds and scams. 

The “Scam Jam” will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Charles Melton Center located at 201 E. Miner St. in West Chester. Pielli will speak alongside experts from the state Department of Banking and Securities, the Office of Attorney General, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office, and the West Chester Police Department.

“As technology continues to advance at a blinding pace, scammers and fraudsters gain new tools in their efforts to steal from vulnerable people,” Pielli said. “Thankfully, our police and legal departments are on top of these constantly changing tactics and know how to warn seniors who are overwhelmingly targeted by scammers. I thank the Housing Authority of Chester County for bringing all these experts together to keep folks safe and informed.”

Space is limited for the event and pre-registration is strongly recommended. People interested in attending can call the Housing Authority of Chester County at 610-436-9200 to pre-register.