The representative will educate consumers on the latest scams in their area, provide tips on how to guard their personal information and answer questions about consumer protection settlements.
Andrea Lannom, a consumer outreach and compliance specialist with the office, will host the events, which are scheduled below:
* April 1: 4 p.m. –9 p.m. Consumer Protection Information Booth, Charleston Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston
* April 2: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Consumer Protection Information Booth, Charleston Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston
* April 3: Noon – 5 p.m. Consumer Protection Information Booth, Charleston Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston
* April 4: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Mobile Office Hours at the Putnam County Library Teays Valley Branch, 4219 State Route 34, Hurricane
* April 7: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free Credit Report Event at Wayne Senior Center, 440 Cleveland St., Wayne
* April 7: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Free Credit Report Event at the Wayne County Circuit Court, 707 Hendricks St., S. Court St., Wayne
* April 11: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mobile Office Hours at Salt Rock Senior Center, 5490 WV-10, Salt Rock
* April 18: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Mobile Office Hours at Buffalo Senior Center, 48 Wrights Ln., Buffalo
* April 25: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free Credit Report Event at John Henson Senior Center, 2800 Putnam Ave., Hurricane
* April 26: 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Money Smart Week Mobile Office Hours at the Charleston Post Office, 1002 Lee St., Charleston
* April 27: 10 a.m. –1 p.m. Free Credit Report Event at Milton Senior Center, 1032 Church St., Milton
* April 28: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free Credit Report Event at the Shepherd’s Center at First Presbyterian Church’s Activities Building, 2nd Floor, 16 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston
* April 29: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free Credit Report Event at Bison Senior Center, 330 Buffalo Creek Rd., Kenova
“Keeping consumers up-to-date on scams, consumer protection settlements and consumer related issues is a big part of what we do,” Morrisey said in a statement. “Having the opportunity to ask questions and speak with a representative directly is extremely beneficial to the consumer.”
The events are open to the public, and reservations are not required. For more information, contact Andrea Lannom (304) 989-3506.