Spot genealogy scams and fake facts with St. Charles Public Library workshop

Posted February 14, 2025 12:11 am

By Denise Blaszynski, St. Charles Public Library

The St. Charles Public Library is hosting “Too Good to Be True: Learn How to Spot and Stop Genealogy Fraud” with professional genealogist Candace Marx on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

The genealogy world has a long history of fraudsters and fabricated facts. Good family historians want to create truthful trees and avoid being conned by information that looks “too good to be true.”

In this lecture, Marx will discuss past and present genealogy scams and tips for protecting yourself (and your money).

She also will introduce the Genealogical Proof Standard and share how it can be your best defense against family tree fraud. Marx is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists.

It will begin at 7 p.m. in the library’s Huntley Community Room, 1 S. Sixth Ave.

For more information or registration, call (630) 584-0076 or visit www.scpld.org/programs-events/.

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