SUMMARY: A town hall in Ballwin, Missouri, hosted by Councilman Mark Carter, brought together three local police detectives to educate the public—especially seniors—on avoiding scams. The event focused on online, phone, and in-person scams, emphasizing how scammers are becoming more sophisticated, often using AI. Victims shared experiences, including postal service fraud, stressing that all age groups are at risk. Key advice included: never give out personal information, be skeptical of unsolicited requests, and trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, disengage. Police urged victims to contact their banks immediately, reinforcing that awareness is the first line of defense.

A warning tonight from police: scammers are getting more sophisticated and are even using AI trick elderly people into sharing sensitive information.

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