Press release:
For Immediate Release: July 11, 2016
Preventing Identity Theft Class at Pack Memorial Library
Asheville – The Pack Memorial Library and OnTrack WNC Financial Education & Counseling are joining forces to offer FREE financial education classes in 2016. The classes are part of a nationwide initiative through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) which capitalizes on the unique role of libraries as places where people go for community and for information.
Preventing Identity Theft, will be held on Thursday, July 28 from 6 p.m. until 7:30 pm. The class will be held at the Pack Memorial Library at 67 Haywood Street in downtown Asheville. This financial education opportunity is open to the community and there is no charge to attend.
OnTrack WNC’s certified financial educator, Anthony Jimenez, will teach the “Preventing Identity Theft” class which will review how identity theft happens, offer alerts about prevalent fraud and scam techniques, provide tips for securing your identity, and explain resources available to identity theft victims.
“Identity theft is a growing concern,” says Celeste Collins, Executive Director of OnTrack WNC. “Pack Memorial Library is an incredible community resource and gathering place, the perfect partner for offering this important financial education.”
Through this partnership, additional classes will be offered in 2016 including Raising a Money Smart Child later in August.
OnTrack WNC’s counseling and education services are offered in Asheville/Buncombe County. Learn more ontrackwnc.org.
Before you comment
The comments section is here to provide a platform for civil dialogue on the issues we face together as a local community. Xpress is committed to offering this platform for all voices, but when the tone of the discussion gets nasty or strays off topic, we believe many people choose not to participate. Xpress editors are determined to moderate comments to ensure a constructive interchange is maintained. All comments judged not to be in keeping with the spirit of civil discourse will be removed and repeat violators will be banned. See here for our terms of service. Thank you for being part of this effort to promote respectful discussion.