April 28, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — On Friday, May 7, 2010 Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) will host a Combat Fraud Forum at the Cypress Community Center located at 5700 Cypress Avenue from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attendees will obtain information on identity theft, mortgage loans and lending, investment scams, charity fraud, Medicare fraud and more.
“From immigration fraud to identity theft this forum is designed to empower constituents and educate them about their rights as consumers and I look forward to hosting my 2010 Combat Fraud Forum,” Royce said. “This year’s representatives will provide a wide range of information giving our attendees the necessary tools to combat fraud.”
Representatives from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will be on hand to provide valuable information on the various forms of fraud consumers face today.
One of the most common forms of fraud, identity theft, will be addressed at Royce’s Combat Fraud Forum. The FTC estimates that as many as nine million Americans have their identity stolen each year. Additionally, representatives will address debt-relief scams, mortgage fraud and other forms of fraud that have seen an increase during this economic downturn. In fact, a recent AP piece reported that residential mortgage fraud increased seven percent last year – among states California was in the top five.
“Internet fraud is on the rise as well. With the advantages of the Internet come certain dangers and potential threats to our safety and security. I want to provide my constituents with the tools they need to be informed and successful consumers in this era of increased technology,” Royce said.
The event is free of charge and open to the public. For additional information please contact Representative Royce’s office at (714) 744-4130.
NOTE: Click here for Royce’s 2010 Combat Fraud Forum Flyer
