How to protect seniors against scams

Adele Petersen, Realtor and Certified Senior Advisor with Coldwell Banker Primus in McHenry hosts a free seminar, "Nine Tips for Seniors to Avoid Financial Abuse: A Guide for Seniors and Those Who Care for Them" at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 5 at Parkland School in McHenry.

"Seniors hold almost 80 percent of the nation's wealth, yet their main fear is that they will lose their capacity to live independently. Because of this fear, seniors are a ripe target for the unprincipled and unethical purveyors of specious financial schemes," says Petersen.

"If you're a senior or someone who cares for a senior, you need to know how to spot the signs of financial exploitation and what to do to prevent becoming a victim of it," Petersen says.

Reservations are not necessary for the seminar. Parkland School is located at 1802 Ringwood Road in McHenry. For more information, call Adele Petersen at (815) 355-5729.