Midwest Bank in Detroit Lakes is hosting an important community event tomorrow to educate the public about scams and how to avoid falling victim to them. The event, titled **”Cookies & Crooks”**, will take place at **2 p.m.** at the bank and is free to attend. Here’s an overview of what to expect from the event:
*Cut 1: Overview of the “Cookies & Crooks” event tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Midwest Bank in DL. It’s free and open to the public.*
Scammers often prey on people’s emotions, making them vulnerable to schemes that otherwise wouldn’t fool them. It’s easy to get caught up in the moment, which is why this event is so important for everyone in the community.
*Cut 2: Explaining how people react emotionally to scams and how scammers use that vulnerability to their advantage.*
The “Cookies & Crooks” event will cover common scams, identifying them, and ways to protect yourself. Attendees will also learn steps to take if they’ve been targeted by scammers. To register, you can stop by the bank or call ahead.
*Cut 3: Event details and how to register for tomorrow’s session.*