Learn how to protect your assets at the Fraud & Scam Summit
TARCOG, along with the Marshall County Council on Aging will be hosting a Fraud & Scam Summit on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the RSVP building, 19272 US-431 in Guntersville.
To help the community prepare to defeat fraudsters, a representative from the Alabama Securities Commission will provide a comprehensive presentation called, “How to Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scams.”
The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) at TARCOG empowers and assists Medicare beneficiaries their families and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors and abuse. The SMP organizes the annual Fraud & Scam Summit to provide an overview of current scams and fraud in the region, state, and country. It will cover topics like:
- Cybersecurity
- Financial scams
- Consumer fraud
- Legal implications
After a sponsor-provided lunch, a panel of experts will also share information on timely topics and participate in a Question & Answer session with attendees.
In addition, participants can practice with our Artificial Intelligence Scam Simulator — an interactive tool in which attendees can safely rehearse spotting and responding to scam attempts in realistic, guided conversations.
There will also be representatives from state programs, community partners, nonprofit and community organizations, and area businesses on site to share educational information and valuable resources to attendees.
The event is free, but registration is required. Click here to reserve a spot, or call 256-830-0818 by 12 p.m. on Friday, August 21.
Get your free ticket today! Click here to register online, scan the QR code below, or call 256-830-0818.
About 175 people attended the 2025 Fraud & Scam Summit in Limestone County. This year’s summit will be in Marshall County at the RSVP Building in Guntersville. The event is free, but registration is required. The event is free, but registration is required. Click here to reserve a spot, or call 256-830-0818 by 12 p.m. on Friday, August 21.