Milltown Boy Scout to Host Seminar on How to Avoid Fraud for Local Seniors

MILLTOWN, NJ - According to the FBI, more than 100,000 seniors were victims of fraud in 2023. Elder fraud continues to be a growing problem, which is why local Boy Scout Scott Rumney is hosting a seminar on fraud in conjunction with AARP and the Milltown Police Department on Wednesday, July 24 at the Milltown Senior Center at 1:30 p.m.

Fraud: How Can I Avoid It is ideal for anyone 60 years of age or older. It's also a perfect pick for children with senior parents. There will be presenters from AARP as well as the Milltown Police Department. Topics include several types of fraud and ways to avoid becoming a victim. Light refreshments will be served following the free presentation.

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Wednesday's fraud seminar is being hosted by Rumney as a part of his Eagle Scout project. Eagle Scout is the highest rank a scout can achieve within the Boy Scout organization. It's a milestone reached by only a small percentage of Boy Scouts. Since 1912, only five percent of Boy Scouts have been awarded the honor.

In order to achieve the ranking of Eagle Scout, scouts must earn 21 badges including camping, cooking, swimming, hiking or cycling, citizenship in the community, citizenship in the nation, citizenship in the world, communications, lifesaving, environmental science, family life, first aid, personal fitness and personal management. Perspective Eagle Scouts must also complete an Eagle Scout Service Project.

Rumney is inviting borough and area seniors along with their guests to come out for the fraud seminar. The Milltown Senior Center is located at 60 Violet Terrace.

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