Tamarac residents encouraged to attend discussion on senior fraud awareness, event set for March 7
Tamarac, Florida – Tamarac residents are being asked to join a community conversation about how to keep older people safe from scams. The Broward Sheriff’s Office Tamarac District Criminal Investigations Unit is putting on a free Senior Safety Summit to talk about the increasing concern about scams that target seniors and to give people useful tips on how to avoid them.
The Tamarac Community Center, at 8601 W. Commercial Blvd., will host the event on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Organizers claim that the event will give people clear information in a friendly setting, allowing them an opportunity to learn more about how scams work and what signals to look for.
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The summit will show off a number of resources that are meant to help keep seniors secure, along with advice from law enforcement. Some of the things that will be spoken about are basic safety advice, ways to avoid fraud, information from the Area Agency on Aging, and information regarding the Owner Alert Program from the Broward County Property Appraiser. These things are aimed to give people clear tools they can use to defend themselves and their property.
Officials stress that the event is open to everyone and invites seniors, caregivers, and family members who want to stay informed to come. The organizers want to raise awareness in the community and lower the danger of financial abuse by giving people a place to talk and learn.
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Those seeking more information about the summit can contact Deputy Jennifer Marion at 954-247-6016 or by email at [email protected].
