Protecting Yourself from Scams and Fraud: A Conversation with the Office of Congressman Adam Smith and Special Guests

This 60-minute event will take place at the Federal Way Community Center and will feature guest speakers from the FBI, FTC, and SSA. Learn about how to identify common online, mail-in, and over the phone scam attempts to keep yourself safe. Light refreshments to be provided. 

When: Wednesday, August 28. 12-1pm 

Where: Federal Way Community Center  - 876 S 333rd St, Federal Way, WA 98003

There is free and ample parking on site. 

Please contact Triniti Gorbunova for any questions at triniti.gorbunova@mail.house.gov or call 425-793-5180. 

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Additional Information From Event

• The FTC has a toll free hotline at 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357), providing access to counselors fielding complaints and offering advice from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the exception of federal holidays.
  • ReportFraud.ftc.gov is the federal government's website where you can report fraud, scams, and bad business practices.
  • Visit consumer.ftc.gov to find tips and learn how to avoid scams.
  • Sign up to receive FTC alerts, you’ll receive periodic updates about the latest consumer advice and scams — and what you can do to protect yourself.
• Washington callers can call Seattle main office at 206-622-0460. For all enquiries about Seattle FBI community outreach programs email: se-outreach@fbi.gov.
  • ​​​​​​​FBI-Seattle Community Outreach Field Office
  • Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
• Social Security Administration (SSA)
  • Report fraud
• Washington Attorney General's Office 
  • Protecting seniors