BRUNSWICK — Several local organizations will participate in a prevention talk called “How to Avoid Scams and Telephone and Internet Fraud” on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St.

The 1 p.m. event is free and listeners of all ages are welcome.

“We will learn about current scams and the warning signs of scams that target older adults,” said Amy Ford, Faith Formation Director at All Saints Parish. “We’ll listen to professionals who will talk about how people can protect themselves from scams and identity theft, and what the professionals can do to help.”

Presenters scheduled to appear include Merrymeeting Bay TRIAD’s Connie Lewis Hooker; Lindsay Laxon, Investor Education manager with the Maine Office of Securities; and Brunswick Police Deputy Chief Marc Hagan.

For more information, contact Amy Ford at 725-2624, or Connie Lewis at 725-4736.

Merrymeeting Bay Triad also has launched a new program to recognize people who detect scams before they are victimized, and who then report the incident to authorities. The Fraud Detection Award certificate will be presented to those who have encountered a scam or a fraud, whether by phone, mail or other means; have defeated the scammer’s attempt, and consequently reported the incident to local police or other authorities. Recipients receive an 8” x 10” certificate.

For more information, visit http://merrymeetingbaytriad.org/detectionaward.html