SearStone to Host ID Theft Prevention Session for Seniors
March 31, 2008Featuring Presentations from the N.C. Dept. of Justice and Cary Police
Every year approximately 300,000 North Carolinians are victims of identity theft and fraud. Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information – like your name, Social Security number or credit card number – without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. It is the fastest growing white-collar crime in the nation, and impacts everyone from college students to senior citizens.
SearStone, a distinctly different senior community in Cary, is hosting a special presentation entitled “Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft” on Thursday, April 17 at 2 p.m. at Prestonwood Country Club, located at 300 Prestonwood Drive in Cary.
The featured presenter at this informational event will be Deputy Director Caroline Farmer of the North Carolina Department of Justice’s Victims and Citizens Section. Farmer will discuss the latest protections provided by the state and describe simple steps that anyone can take to avoid being a victim.
Officer Brian Austin of the Cary Police Department will also speak for a few minutes on his role as community services coordinator and how the Cary police help local citizens.
“Identity theft is a very real and pressing concern these days, and we wanted to help educate area seniors about this problem and how they can help prevent it,” says Susan Linthicum, sales director for SearStone.
As reservations are required for this limited-seating event, prospective attendees are encouraged to call SearStone at (919) 466-9366 or e-mail info@searstone.com. When contacting SearStone to RSVP, they can also sign up for a free shuttle ride to and from Prestonwood Country Club to visit the SearStone Information Centre and tour the model home.
Attendees will also be invited to a subsequent “Shredding Open House” sponsored by ProShred and held at SearStone at a later date. At this event they will be able to shred personal documents for free to ensure that they never fall into the hands of would-be identity thieves.
