YCSO, Avenir Financial hold seminar to help locals recognize scam calls

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Local organizations are helping you avoid becoming a victim of fraud.

The Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) and Avenir Financial held a seminar Tuesday morning at the Yuma Main Library to discuss scam calls.

The free public session helped locals recognize the risks of financial exploitation.

YCSO investigator Bryan Evans III explained why it's important to hold these presentations.

"What we're trying to do is reach out to as many residents as we can. We don't think they understand the extent, and I don't think they identify them the way they should," Evans explained.

If you believe you encountered a scam call, you can contact the National Fraud Hotline at 1 (833) 372-8311