If you count yourself among the crowd that struggles with matters related to the modern age of technology and information, then you are likely part of the group that the Niagara County Sheriff's Office and members of the Elder Crime Task Force are trying to reach as they ramp up efforts to educate older Niagara County residents about the very real dangers of senior scams.
This past week, county law enforcement officials joined forces with representatives of AT&T, the Better Business Bureau and the Center for Elder Law and Justice to present a panel discussion at Niagara County Community College that focused on ways to prevent being victimized by modern-day scammers. Topics on the table included protecting the elderly, handling robocalls, common elder crimes and ways to recognize suspicious activity.