(BBB of Central Illinois)
The Better Business Bureau Serving Central Illinois is hosting a series of free community events aimed at educating and empowering older adults against common scams. Led by BBB President Jessica Tharp, each event features an engaging and interactive presentation that highlights the latest fraud tactics targeting seniors, including fake celebrity giveaways, scam emails, Medicare fraud, and grandparent scams. These sessions are designed to raise awareness, provide practical tips, and foster safer communities through informed decision-making.
Event dates are below and for more information, please see the BBB of Central Illinois Event Listing page here.
2:30 pm Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Independence Villiage 1201 W Northmoor Rd, Peoria, IL 61614
10:00 am and 1:00 pm Thursday, October 30, 2025 at the Bloomington Public Library 205 E. Olive Street Bloomington, IL 61701
10:00 am and 1:00 pm Thursday, November 6, 2025 at St. Francis Woods Supportive Living 3507 N Molleck Dr. Peoria, IL 61604
10:00 am and 1:00 pm Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Lincoln Library 326 S. 7th Street, Springfield, IL 62701
10:00 am and 1:00 pm Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Galesburg Public Library 264 W. Main St., Galesburg, IL 61401
10:00 am and 1:00 pm Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Decatur Public Library 130 N. Franklin St., Decatur, IL 62523