{"id":76499,"date":"2025-10-22T12:49:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T19:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=76499"},"modified":"2025-10-22T12:51:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T19:51:11","slug":"assemblymember-mike-fong-hosts-senior-scam-stopper-fair-to-empower-and-protect-residents-in-assembly-district-49","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=76499","title":{"rendered":"Assemblymember Mike Fong Hosts Senior Scam Stopper Fair to Empower and Protect Residents in Assembly District 49"},"content":{"rendered":"

ALHAMBRA, CA (October 22, 2025 )<\/strong>\u2013 Assemblymember Mike Fong<\/strong>\u00a0(D-Alhambra) hosted the \u201cSenior Scam Stopper Fair\u201d at the Langley Senior Center in Monterey Park on Friday, October 17, 2025. Attended by more than 150 local seniors, the event aimed to empower older adults with critical tools and information to protect themselves from financial scams, fraud, and identity theft.<\/span><\/p>\n

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(Photo provided by Mike Fong’s office)<\/p><\/div>\n

Presenters from the Los Angeles County Sheriff\u2019s Department (LASD) and the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) shared recent data, case examples, and prevention strategies related to the most common scams affecting older residents in Southern California to date. Many of these scams target seniors, who are often assumed to have greater financial assets.<\/span><\/p>\n

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(Photo provided by Mike Fong’s office)<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cScams and fraud have been circulating in our community for decades, but the frequency and tactics have only gotten worse in recent years. That is why we hosted this event \u2013 to educate the public on how to stay vigilant and safe,\u201d said\u00a0Assemblymember Mike Fong<\/strong>. \u201cI am grateful to our partner organizations for coming together to provide critical information to protect seniors. The more we know, the better we can protect ourselves and others.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to educational presentations, attendees had the opportunity to visit resource booths and speak directly with representatives from the following community partners. These organizations provided valuable materials, guidance on how to identify and avoid scams, and information on additional support services:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • AARP<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Asian Youth Center\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Garfield Health Center<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Chinatown Service Center<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Los Angeles County Department of Aging and Disabilities<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Contractors State License Board<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Key Scam Prevention Tips Shared at the Fair:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Never give out personal information over the phone to someone you don\u2019t know.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Be wary of emergency calls from people claiming to be relatives in trouble. Always confirm their identity \u2014 consider setting up a \u201cfamily safe word.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Don\u2019t download apps or transfer money at the request of someone you meet online \u2014 it\u2019s a common scam.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • If something feels off, call your bank or the institution directly using the bank\u2019s contact number.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Avoid joining random group chats, especially if invited by strangers.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Never click on suspicious links received via text or email from unknown sources.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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