Greg Wallis Will Host Senior Fraud Seminar
The event at the Mizell Center on October 3 aims to educate residents on how to identify and prevent financial scams.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Senior Health
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Assemblymember Greg Wallis will host a free fraud-prevention seminar for seniors at the Mizell Center in Palm Springs on October 3, 2026. The event will feature insights from state agency representatives to help local residents recognize common warning signs.
Why it matters
The seminar aims to equip older adults with essential tools to protect their assets against rising fraudulent activity. This educational outreach comes as national data shows a significant increase in financial losses among the senior population.
Americans 60 and older reported $7.7 billion in total fraud losses during 2025, marking a 59% increase over the prior year. Representatives from four state agencies will attend the session to discuss current threats.
The players
Greg Wallis
He is an Assemblymember who is hosting this educational event for local seniors.
Naomi Soto
She serves as the Mayor of Palm Springs and will address the seminar attendees.
Kyle Stjerne
He is the Police Chief of Palm Springs and is participating as a speaker.
The details
The event includes a question-and-answer session where attendees can learn directly from state officials about how to avoid common scams. Mayor Naomi Soto and Police Chief Kyle Stjerne are scheduled to speak at the session to discuss community safety.
Timeline
The seminar takes place on October 3, 2026.
The event concludes at 11 a.m.
Health Landscape
This seminar extends the protective efforts initiated by the August 2026 Palm Springs police warnings regarding scammers using law enforcement phone numbers. It represents a shift toward community-based fraud prevention in response to rising nationwide losses.
Residents attending the session can learn how to identify suspicious phone calls and safeguard their financial information. The event provides direct access to state resources for reporting suspected fraud.
The takeaway
Seniors should remain vigilant by verifying the identity of anyone requesting money over the phone. Never provide personal or financial information to unverified callers, regardless of the agency they claim to represent.
Further reading
Learn more about local initiatives for older adults in our Senior Health section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KESQ.
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