Scam Prevention for Seniors at the Williamson County Public Library

This was a public educational program hosted by the Williamson County Public Library on September 24, 2026, focused on scam prevention for seniors. The presentation, delivered by Paula Dagel from the nonprofit Agewell Middle Tennessee, covered various common scams targeting older adults, including grandparent scams, IRS and Social Security impersonation calls, malware and ransomware threats, travel and lottery scams, and check washing fraud. The session emphasized practical advice for seniors to protect themselves, such as verifying callers, avoiding pressure tactics, monitoring credit reports, using two-step authentication, and being cautious with social media and public Wi-Fi. While the meeting did not involve procurement or contracting decisions, it provided valuable community outreach on fraud prevention and resources available to seniors in the region.