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Fight Fraud and Scams With the Better Business Bureau
2026-11-17 13:00:00 2026-11-17 14:00:00 America/Chicago Fight Fraud and Scams With the Better Business Bureau You may have heard of the Better Business Bureau, but do you know what services they offer to help fight fraud and scams? Learn about the organization's history and mission and how they can help you as a consumer. Get information about their free services, learn about top scams, how to identify red flags, how to protect yourself and how to recover in the event you are scammed. Adults. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Tuesday, November 17
1:00pm - 2:00pm

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You may have heard of the Better Business Bureau, but do you know what services they offer to help fight fraud and scams? Learn about the organization's history and mission and how they can help you as a consumer. Get information about their free services, learn about top scams, how to identify red flags, how to protect yourself and how to recover in the event you are scammed. Adults.

You may have heard of the Better Business Bureau, but do you know what services they offer to help fight fraud and scams? Learn about the organization's history and mission, and how they can help you as a consumer. Get information about their free services, learn about top scams, how to identify red flags, how to protect yourself and how to recover in the event you are scammed.

Adults.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Featured | Employment, Business & Finance |

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Columbia Public Library
Phone: 573-443-3161
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