Consumer Scams & Identity Theft -Presented by The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office

Tuesday December 8 2026 6:00 PM
Georgia T. Lord Library

Registration Opens: 11-04-2026

Event Description

Scammers are becoming more sophisticated every year, using technology, social media, and even artificial intelligence to target people of all ages. Learn how to recognize common scams, protect your personal information, and respond effectively if you become a victim of fraud or identity theft. Discover the most common scams affecting Arizona residents. Learn how scammers use urgency, secrecy, emotional manipulation, and unusual payment requests to convince victims to act before they can think critically. Recognize when artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in image and audio manipulation. Understand how personal information is stolen, what criminals do with it, and the warning signs that may indicate identity theft. Explore practical strategies to safeguard your finances, online accounts, credit, and personal information from fraudsters.

When

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday December 8 2026

Contact

602-652-3000

Where

Library Event Room
Georgia T. Lord Library
1900 N. Civic Square
Goodyear AZ 85395
United States
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Event Partner

Maricopa County Attorney's Office

Event Registration

Registration for this event opens on 11-04-2026

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