(Phoenix, Ariz. - February 8, 2010)  Attorney General Terry Goddard today reminded Phoenix residents that he will be hosting seventh in his series of Senior Anti-Crime Universities on Thursday, February 18, at Tanner Square in downtown Phoenix.

Goddard will be joined by local leaders and experts in consumer scams, investment fraud, personal safety, elder abuse, financial exploitation and other issues affecting seniors.

The Senior Anti-Crime Universities are designed to teach attendees to detect scams against seniors and help others avoid frauds, scams and abuse. Each university will offer a half-day of classes in consumer fraud and scams, identity theft, life care planning/health care directives, Medicare/Medicaid fraud, financial exploitation, elder abuse and neglect, Internet safety and charitable giving.

"Keeping Arizona seniors well-informed provides the best defense against frauds and scams," Goddard said. "The Anti-Crime University will present a wealth of useful information to identify and prevent all manner of schemes and ripoffs. Protecting seniors has long ranked as a top priority for the Attorney General's Office, and this program moves our efforts up another notch." Learn more about the anti-crime universities from Goddard in his video message available at http://www.azag.gov/seniors/sleuths/sacu.html

Space is limited, so advance registration is required.  To register online or get more information, go to the Community & Family tab and click on SENIORS at the Attorney General's Web site ( www.azag.gov ) then click on ‘Senior Anti-Crime University’ or email SeniorSleuths@azag.gov.

Event Information

What:       Attorney General’s Senior Anti-Crime University
When:       Thursday, February 18
Time:       12 noon  - 4 p.m.
Where:  Tanner Square Office Building
700 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Ariz.
Note:       Event is open to the media.  

The Senior Anti-Crime University is part of the Attorney General’s new Senior Sleuths project. Senior Sleuths is a volunteer program to help Arizona seniors protect themselves and prevent others from becoming victims of fraud and abuse. The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting senior volunteers and will be training them to identify and report scams and fraud and to use their knowledge to educate other seniors.

The Senior Anti-Crime University and Senior Sleuths project are partnering with AARP, DES Division of Aging & Adult Services, SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol), Arizona Area Agencies on Aging, Duet, All Arizona School Retiree Association, local police departments and other retiree and senior organizations.

Copies of the Senior Anti-Crime University flyer and registration form, along with the Senior Sleuth application form, are attached.

Printable registration form (Register Online)
Printable Sr. Anti-Crime University flyer
Senior Sleuths Application