BBB to host consumer protection seminar in Matthews

Better Business Bureau of Southern Piedmont will hold its annual consumer protection seminar Oct. 7 at the Levine Senior Center in Matthews.

Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. and the program runs 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Speakers include representatives from the office of the N.C. Attorney General, N.C. Secretary of State, N.C. Department of Insurance and the FBI.

Participants will learn how to avoid being the victim of a scam. The event is particularly valuable for older adults, family members and caregivers because scammers often target seniors, according to the BBB.

Register for the free event at 704-846-4654 or at the Levine Senior Center. More details: www.bbb.org/charlotte.

This story was originally published September 29, 2015 at 8:06 AM with the headline "BBB to host consumer protection seminar in Matthews."