Mako to Host Scam Jam

February 28, 2025

HARRISBURG – Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced he is co-hosting with Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Queenship of Mary Catholic churches’ Young at Heart group a seminar to protect senior citizens from scams. 

“Schemes involving scams and frauds continue to grow and evolve,” Mako said. “It is important to be on guard in order to not be a victim. I encourage seniors to attend this event even if they have come in the past. I hope to see you there.”

Scam Jam will be held on Thursday, March 27, from 1-3 p.m., at Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 2181 Washington Ave., Northampton. Speakers will include officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, the Northampton County District Attorney’s Office, the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, the Northampton Police Department and AARP Pennsylvania. In addition, a number of rounds of fraud bingo will be conducted to add a fun element to the event.

Seating is limited. RSVP is required by calling 610-760-9805 or by visiting here. 

The 183rd District includes Lowhill and North Whitehall townships and Slatington Borough in Lehigh County. It also consists of Allen, East Allen, Lehigh and Moore (part) townships, and Bath, North Catasauqua, Northampton and Walnutport boroughs in Northampton County.