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Session planned Oct. 8 on outsmarting investment fraud

Kansas City area residents will get the scoop on how to keep their investments safe from scammers at a free program on Oct. 8.

The FINRA Investor Education Foundation, AARP Kansas, the Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner and the University of Kansas School of Law are sponsoring an “Outsmarting Investment Fraud” session open to the public. Experts from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and AARP Foundation will conduct the program.

The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Johnson County Antioch Library, 8700 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Merriam. Space is limited. To RSVP, call 1-877-926-8300 toll free or register online at http://aarp.cvent.com/KS-Inv-Fraud-Wkshop-Merriam. Refreshments will be provided at no charge.

Participants will learn about the persuasion tactics commonly used by fraudsters, along with the simple steps they can take to protect their hard-earned nest egg.

Investment fraud affects thousands of Americans and accounts for billions in lost savings every year. People age 50 and over with money to invest are favorite targets for fraud. The profile of a typical victim is someone who is financially knowledgeable with above average income, college-educated and self-reliant in making financial decisions.
– Story from AARP

Daffodils to sprout throughout Wyandotte County, thanks to Rotary Club

Daffodil bulbs were planted at West Middle School through a project sponsored by the Kansas City, Kan., Rotary Club. (Rotary Club photo)

The Kansas City, Kan., Rotary Club recently purchased 1,000 daffodil bulbs that were planted during September and October throughout Wyandotte County.

The community-wide beautification project plantings involved Rotarians, neighborhood volunteers, middle school and high school youth, community organizations, and the Unified Government Parks and Recreation Department, according to a Rotary spokesman.

Plantings were in locations that were visible to the community, in designated public rights-of-way, parks or school grounds, where the flowers will not be likely mowed during the year.

Groups participating included West Middle School, Northwest Middle School, Argentine Middle School, Harmon High School, Schlagle High School, Wyandotte High School, Sumner Academy, Community Housing of Wyandotte County, Accessible Arts, Livable Neighborhoods, Leavenworth Road Association, and Unified Government Parks and Recreation Department.

– Story and photos from Greg Shondell, Kansas City, Kan., Rotary Club