General Scams & Fraud Against Businesses Workshop
Businesses lose billions of dollars to scammers every year. Learn how your business can avoid these criminals. Some scams and frauds have been around for decades, others like cyber crime, are newer. However, all are designed to steal money and may even close down a business. Find out what the scams are, how to spot them and how to not become a victim.
Date: Thursday, August 22, 2019
Workshop Location: South Suburban College, Oak Forest Center,
16333 Kilbourn Ave. Oak Forest IL
Time: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm (a light lunch will be provided)
Room: 5550
Cost: Free but advance registration is required.
Questions? Email Nancy Burrows at nburrows@ssc.edu
Presenter: Michael Bruening is a Senior Advisor at Better Business Bureau (BBB) Chicago and Northern Illinois. Through his experiences as a business owner, corporate executive, and BBB Board of Directors member, he can speak with authority on business issues, as well as consumer-related concerns. These include: cybersecurity, cybercrimes, scams and frauds. As a U.S. Air Force veteran, he leads the Military-Veterans Initiative of the BBB’s Educational Foundation that works with active duty personnel, veterans, and their families. Mike has been associated with the BBB for more than 19 years.