Protecting Yourself from Fraud Hosted By: Rep. Harry Lewis, Jr. Panel: Ameer Blackmon, Attorney General’s Office Chief Joseph Elias, Caln Township Police.

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Protecting Yourself from Fraud Hosted By: Rep. Harry Lewis, Jr. Panel: Ameer Blackmon, Attorney General’s Office Chief Joseph Elias, Caln Township Police Department Alex Gosfield, Chester County District Attorney’s Office

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Power of Attorney/Breach of Trust Exceeding the Powers Granted in the Power of Attorney Powers of Attorney Must Be in Writing How to Protect Yourself with Breaches

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Checks and Money Orders Overpayment Checks Bad Checks Sweepstake Checks

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Cryptowall/Cryptotech Computer Virus Holds Computer Hostage Unless You Pay $ to the Person(s) who Infected Your Computer

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