Bemidji Senior Center to host scam awareness, driver safety classes

Bemidji Senior Center.jpg — The Bemidji Senior Center is located at 216 Third Street NW in downtown Bemidji.

By Pioneer Staff Report

April 16, 2025 at 9:55 AM

BEMIDJI 鈥� The Bemidji Senior Center will host a scam prevention class and a driver safety class, both at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, at the center, 216 Third St. NW.

Melissa from Senior LinkAge Line will give the scam awareness presentation.

"Fraud and scams are on the rise, with some scammers specifically targeting older adults," a release said. "But there are ways you can protect yourself and your personal information."

Attendees will learn about fraud prevention, including how to detect and report fraud and scams, so they can keep their personal information safe.

The Driver Safety class will be held on the lower level of the center. Call 1-888-234-1294 to pre-register for this class.

For more information, contact (218) 751-8836.

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