Every year, military personnel and their families face significant financial losses due to fraud and scams. In 2024 alone, there were 99,000 fraud reports resulting in $584 million in losses.
In response to this issue, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) are organizing a webinar. This event aims to provide valuable information on free resources designed to help military patrons identify, avoid, and report scams.
The webinar is scheduled for July 8, 2025, at 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/11 am PT. Interested participants can join via the following link: https://ftc.zoomgov.com/j/1612580692?pwd=OhhX8ylyoxrOCgS81AgQL1ac8A6rer.1. The meeting ID is 161 258 0692 with passcode 304565.
For those preferring to join by phone for better audio quality, they can dial numbers based on their location:
- New York: 646 828 7666
- US Spanish Line: 646 964 1167
- San Jose: 669 216 1590
- Toll-free: 833 568 8864
This initiative underscores the importance of equipping military communities with tools to combat fraudulent activities effectively.
