(Phoenix, Ariz. -- Oct. 7, 2009)  Attorney General Terry Goddard today invited Valley residents to join him at his Phoenix Senior Anti-Crime University on Thursday, October 15, starting at 8 a.m. The event will take place at the Beatitudes Campus, 1610 W. Glendale Ave., in Phoenix.  

This is the second in Goddard’s statewide series of Senior Anti-Crime Universities 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 SENIORS tab at the Attorney General's Web site ( www.azag.gov ) and click on ‘Senior Anti-Crime University’ or email SeniorSleuths@azag.gov.

Event Information

What:       Phoenix Senior Anti-Crime University
When:       Thursday, October 15
Time:       8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Goddard will speak at approximately 8:30 a.m.
Where:  The Beatitudes Campus
1610 W. Glendale Ave.
Phoenix, Ariz.
Note:       Event is open to the media.  

The Senior Anti-Crime University is part of the Attorney General’s 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.

Arizona Senior Sleuth Application
Senior Anti-Crime University Flier
Senior Anti-Crime University Registration Form