DAYTON, OHIO, August 24, 2009—In today’s economy, it’s important to make the most of your assets and protect them from scammers. Your Better Business Bureau is hosting a free community event to help.
BBB Financial Fair
Wednesday, September 2
Hithergreen Senior Center
5900 Hithergreen Dr., Centerville
10 a.m. – 12 noon: Financial Expo
10 - 10:30 a.m.: Scam Bingo
10:30 - 11 a.m: Presentation on Financial Schemes and Scams
11 a.m. - 12 noon: Panel Discussion on Financial Issues
Whether you’re young or old, the BBB Financial Fair is the place to get the answers to your financial questions. Representatives from the following agencies will be on hand:
· Attorney General’s Office
· Federal Trade Commission
· Ohio Department of Insurance
· Internal Revenue Service
· Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel
· Social Security Administration
· Pro Seniors, Ohio SMP Project
· Ohio Treasurer of State
· Better Business Bureau
The event is only days away, so mark your calendars and plan to attend to get insight from experts in the field. Light refreshments will also be provided by Hithergreen Senior Center and Heartland of Centerville.
Register by contacting Hithergreen Senior Center at (937) 435-2415. However, registration is not required.
About Your BBB Serving Dayton and the Miami Valley
Your BBB, the leader in advancing marketplace trust, is an unbiased nonprofit organization that sets and upholds high standards for fair and honest business behavior. Businesses that earn BBB Accreditation contractually agree and adhere to the organization’s high standards of ethical business behavior. Your BBB provides objective advice, free business BBB Reliability ReportsTM and charity BBB Wise Giving ReportsTM, and educational information on topics affecting marketplace trust. To further promote trust, your BBB also offers complaint and dispute resolution support for consumers and businesses when there is difference in viewpoints. The first BBB was founded in 1912. Today, 125 BBBs serve communities across the U.S. and Canada, evaluating and monitoring more than four million local and national businesses and charities. Please visit www.bbb.org for more information about your BBB.
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