Scams, Swindles & Shakedowns, Oh My! Avoiding Exploitation in the Digital Age

photo Scanlon introducing PedneaultGuest speaker Stephen Pednault, CPA/CFF, CFE presented an interesting lecture on Avoiding Exploitation in the Digital Age on Thursday, October 18th. Pedneault, a well-known local Forensic Accountant & Fraud Investigator, shared info on the most common frauds perpetrated online, over the phone & in person. We learned about the red flags of a swindle and how to develop a healthy skepticism for our environment.

The winner of our door prize was Paula S. Enjoy Paula!

Make plans (and a reservation) to join us at our next informative presentation on “Protecting Your Legacy”  on Thursday, November 1st.

 

Tom Scanlon has over thirty years experience in public accounting with an extensive background in the areas of financial, tax, and estate planning. He prides himself on providing in-depth and customized solutions to privately held businesses and their owners. He is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner®. Tom is a frequent speaker for area organizations and has  recently been quoted on CNBC, Fox 61 News and AARP's blog. Tom also has been a guest columnist for numerous publications including The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Money Magazine, The Hartford Courant, The Hartford Business Journal, and The New Haven Register. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Financial Planning Association. Active in the community, Tom supports a variety of not-for-profit organizations.

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