Stay Independent: Spot, Stop and Report Fraud
To help protect local citizens from fraud, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Sioux County will host “Stay Independent: Spot, Stop and Report Fraud,” on Tuesday—October 27, 2026. The program will be offered in three sessions and attendees can choose the session time that works best for them. The sessions include: Morning 10-11 AM, Afternoon 3-4 PM, or Evening 5:30-6:30 PM at the Sioux County Extension Office,400 Central Ave. NW, Suite 700, Orange City, IA 51041.
Spot, Stop and Avoid Fraud is a part of the Stay Independent Health Aging series. The free workshop focuses on:
• Frauds and Scams – what they are, and which ones are common in Iowa.
• Why the older population is a target for frauds and scams.
• The warning signs of common frauds and scams
• Ways to protect yourself from fraud and scams.
The Stay Independent program is geared towards adults 60+ and/or their caregivers and focuses on identifying warning signs of common scams and reviewing ways to protect a person’s finances.
This program is offered at no cost to you thanks to the Sioux County Extension District. Register for a session by contacting the Sioux County Extension Office at 712-737-4230 on or before October 23, 2026.
