Senior Safety Seminars

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the U.S.

A small piece of personal information can net criminals your money or property, that’s why local authorities want to make sure you’re protecting yourself by hosting a Senior Safety Seminar.

Beth Schell with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office stopped by the WINK News studio with the details.

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