Keep your money safe from scammers

Fraudsters and scammers are getting ever more sophisticated. A free public event in Cork city aims to offer advice on both money management and combatting scams.

A number of financial institutions and budgeting advice services in Cork are coming together to host a free event called Managing & Keeping Your Money Safe. It will offer practical advice on money management, avoiding fraud and coping with financial emergencies.

A number of organisations including AIB, Adult Literacy for Life, Education & Training Board, the Ludgate co-working hub, Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) and the National Adult Literacy Agency will be on hand to provide advice and support at the event in Morrison’s Island Campu on Thursday 13 November from 10am to midday.

Managing your money can be confusing, and this advice session will help you keep your money safe from fraud, budget, prepare for financial emergencies and show you the supports that are available. Representatives from local organisations will be on hand with helpful hints and tips as well as to answer any questions about money you have.

Ursula Collins, Regional Manager of South Munster MABS said: “We are proud to support initiatives like this to promote financial literacy in the local community as we believe it’s crucial to provide continuous education people from all walks of life on the importance of money management – it is never too late to start. Keeping out money safe is a challenge for all of us. We’d encourage anyone interested to come along to this free event where you will have access to free money advice from a broad range of services in your area. Follow up appointments for one to one confidential advice can also be scheduled on the day.”

MABS is the Irish money advice service and has been in existence for 30 years. The event is open to the public. Register in advance by calling Katherine on 087-6654181, or simply register on the morning prior to the event.