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BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — In a time when scams are running rampant, a Back Bay program is spreading awareness on the latest cons.
A ‘Fraud Fighters’ workshop was held at the St. Botolph Street Apartments on Thursday, led by Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s Office.
The event was packed with over a dozen residents hoping to learn more about potential scam methods used to steal personal and financial information. Hayden has held the program for over two years, but this was the first one of 2026.
Led by Jackie Lamont with the DA’s Office, she wanted to be sure that people, especially of the older generation, are prepared against possible scams.
“Technology scams where people are tricked into giving people access to their computers or phones, that’s one of the top things that we see,” said Lamont.
Lamont takes people through the different scam types, like texts, calls, or emails, and what to do in those situations. She has even made the program available in two languages to make it as widely available as possible.
“It can take a toll on people emotionally, physically, and of course, financially. So we wanted to prevent things as best we can from happening,” said Lamont.
Lamont said people shouldn't be embarrassed if they fall for a scam, because it can happen to anyone.
More information on the next ‘Fraud Fighters’ workshop can be found on their website here.
WBZ NewsRadio’s Emma Friedman (@EmmaFriedmanWBZ) reports.