Identity Theft and Scammer Awareness in Banking
Hosted by the Kutztown University Small Business Development Center in partnership with Univest Bank 

Identity theft continues to rise across Pennsylvania, affecting consumers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners in every industry. This workshop provides clear, practical guidance to help you protect your personal and financial information from emerging scams and fraud tactics. Univest Bank. will share current trends in identity theft, how scammers target individuals and businesses, and the steps you can take today to safeguard your accounts, devices, and sensitive data.

Participants will learn how identity theft happens, the most common schemes impacting Pennsylvania residents, and the warning signs of fraudulent activity. The session also covers immediate actions to take if you believe your information has been compromised and where to find trusted federal, state, and local resources for support. This event is designed to strengthen financial resilience and support secure digital practices for individuals and small businesses across Pennsylvania.

Participants will gain:
• An understanding of how identity theft and financial scams occur
• Strategies to protect accounts, devices, and sensitive information
• A step-by-step response plan if identity theft is suspected

Date: January 27
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Partner: Univest Bank & Trust Co.
Cost: No cost to attend