- 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (in-person only)
Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast.
- 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (virtual and in-person)
Welcome remarks from moderator Valerie Pritchett, ABC27’s news anchor, followed by presentations regarding trends in fraud and what to do if you fall victim to a scam. - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (in-person only)
Visit vendors in the vendor fair and ask questions to presenters.
- Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
- Time: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Location: PSECU Headquarters
1500 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, 17110
Moderator
Valerie Pritchett, ABC27 News Anchor
Valerie anchors ABC27 News at 5, 7, and 11 p.m. weeknights. She also hosts "Val's Kids" which highlights stories of children looking for adoptive homes throughout the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network. Valerie is actively involved in several charitable organizations including the Salvation Army, United Way of the Capital Region, and the Central PA Food Bank.
Presenters
Trooper Michael Myers, Community Service Officer, PA State Police
Trooper Michael Myers has been a Trooper since 2012. For the first eight years of his career, Trooper Myers investigated hundreds of fraud and scam cases as well as handling routine police calls. In 2020, Trooper Myers became the Community Service Officer serving Troop H which includes Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, and Perry counties. He now focuses on crime prevention, community awareness, and community education.
Presentation Title: Trending Scams and Prevention
Detective Clee Tilman, Detective – Susquehanna Township Police Department, Criminal Investigation Division
Detective Tilman is a former Army Paratrooper and Parachute Rigger. Tilman underwent rigorous training that instilled a strong sense of discipline and responsibility. With a diverse range of experiences and a commitment to making a positive impact, Detective Tilman brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to his role in law enforcement and community engagement.
Presentation Topic: Current trends in fraud including the "grandparent" scam, family exploitation, and door to door sales scams
Detective Christopher Seiler, Swatara Twp Police Department
Detective Seiler has been a police officer with the Swatara Twp Police Department since 2007. He has most recently begun specialized investigative efforts by being a part of the recently formed Dauphin County Elder and Care Dependent Abuse Multi-Disciplinary Investigative Team (MDIT).
Presentation Title: "I have become a victim of scam, now what do I do?"
Special Agent Angela Strause Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
Special Agent (SA) Angela Strause has been with the FBI since 2010 and has been assigned to investigate a broad array of criminal threats, including drug trafficking, counter-terrorism, human trafficking, and violent crimes against children. Most recently, SA Strause has been assigned to investigate matters involving complex financial crimes, more commonly referred to as “white-collar” crimes.
Presentation Topic: The Internet Crime Complaint Center's role in reporting fraud
Amanda Balmer, PSECU Financial Crimes Risk Officer
Amanda oversees fraud investigations involving PSECU members. She has been with PSECU since 2014. She earned a Criminal Justice degree from Penn State.
Presentation Topic: Red flags and financial protection
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