Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Press Office:
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is pleased to announce that his office will be hosting a FIN FIT webinar on Monday, February 23 at 6pm titled, “Love Under Threat: The Rise of Romance Scams.”
“Scam artists are innovating their methods each and every day,” said Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. “Our office is here to lead the fight to make sure that Georgians don’t become their next victim.”
Romance scams are on the rise, exploiting trust and emotional connection. Join us to learn how these scams operate, why they’re increasing, practical tips to recognize red flags, and how to protect yourself and your loved ones from becoming a target.
The webinar is moderated by Award-winning Journalist Donna Lowry. Speakers for this free webinar include Shawn Conroy, Communications and Outreach Coordinator, Office of the Attorney General Chris Carr, Consumer Protection Division; Shawn Horace, Senior Special Agent CFE, CACTS, Criminal Investigations Division, Office of Commissioner John F. King; Gerri Walsh, President, FINRA Investor Education Foundation, Senior Vice President, Investor Education; and Noula Zaharis, Assistant Commissioner of Securities, Division Director Securities & Charities Division Georgia Secretary of State.
This webinar will take place on the phone and online, giving our participants flexibility to join on any device. There is a dedicated Q&A incorporated during and at the end of each webinar to allow participants to get their most pressing questions answered.
FIN FIT is a financial empowerment program hosted by Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger as part of his multi-faceted financial literacy effort and is administered through the Securities and Charities divisions of the Office of Secretary of State. These free webinars feature industry leaders who discuss resources that can help increase attendees’ knowledge about money, their relationship to money, and financial issues and strategies for growing their wealth.
The office of the Secretary of State invites all Georgians to attend these free and informational workshops.
To register for this free webinar, click here.
To learn more about FIN FIT, click here.
To watch previous financial literacy webinars, click here.
To view our financial literacy events calendar, click here.
To learn more about Georgia’s financial literacy programs or to request a free workshop in your community, visit The Securities Division of the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office | Georgia Secretary of State.
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