{"id":395020,"date":"2025-11-21T16:41:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T16:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/395020\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T16:41:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T16:41:12","slug":"ksat-community-town-hall-shares-tips-to-stay-safe-from-scams-and-fraud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/395020\/","title":{"rendered":"KSAT Community town hall shares tips to stay safe from scams and fraud"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Discover practical tips to spot fraud at our town hall at 11 a.m. on Dec. 3<\/p>\n<p>KSAT Community Town Hall, Wednesday, December 3 (2025)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>SAN ANTONIO<\/strong> \u2013 We all know that sinking feeling when you realize you\u2019ve been tricked out of your personal info or money. Scammers love to play with our emotions, taking us on a roller-coaster ride to get what they want. But here\u2019s the good news: by slowing down and learning the signs, we can stay one step ahead of them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Join KSAT Community <b>at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3, <\/b>for a town hall that will focus on scams, how to recover from them and ways to protect yourself. We\u2019re excited to have representatives from RBFCU and the Better Business Bureau joining us as panelists to share their expert advice and answer your questions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">We\u2019ll also highlight some of the most common holiday scams this year and share easy tips to help you spot a scam before it\u2019s too late. Even though these tips might sound familiar, it never hurts to refresh and remind ourselves, especially during the busy holiday season.<\/p>\n<p>Resources: <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">KSAT Community operates in partnership with University Health and Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/ksat-community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/ksat-community\/\">Click here<\/a> to read about other KSAT Community efforts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2025 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorStephanie Leonard headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/team\/IPL543NVT908NLZ285KWCIB508\/\" title=\"View Stephanie Leonard&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stephanie Leonard<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Stephanie Leonard is the Special Events Coordinator for KSAT Community. <\/p>\n<p>She enjoys writing and producing video and digital content. <\/p>\n<p>Devin Vassell surprises children at the Boys &amp; Girls Club<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:37<\/p>\n<p>Devin Vassell surprises children at the Boys &amp; Girls ClubSan Antonio nonprofit helps meet students\u2019 need for new underwear<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:07<\/p>\n<p>San Antonio nonprofit helps meet students\u2019 need for new underwearSAPD: Officers searched around 30 minutes for woman who crashed into creek<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:50<\/p>\n<p>SAPD: Officers searched around 30 minutes for woman who crashed into creekHill Country floods leave Kerr County businesses struggling to rebuild months later<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:29<\/p>\n<p>Hill Country floods leave Kerr County businesses struggling to rebuild months later\ud83c\udf38\u2728  Illuminate returns to San Antonio Botanical Garden \u2728\ud83c\udf3a<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:04<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf38\u2728  Illuminate returns to San Antonio Botanical Garden \u2728\ud83c\udf3aViral TikTok shows woman pepper-spraying River Walk barge riders<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:34<\/p>\n<p>Viral TikTok shows woman pepper-spraying River Walk barge ridersFamily seeking answers after finding mother in creek more than 24 hours after fatal South Side crash<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:13<\/p>\n<p>Family seeking answers after finding mother in creek more than 24 hours after fatal South Side crashMayor Jones refuses multiple times to publicly back SAPD Chief William McManus<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:30<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Jones refuses multiple times to publicly back SAPD Chief William McManusA tale of 2 households: What is a K shape economy? <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:15<\/p>\n<p>A tale of 2 households: What is a K shape economy? Gas prices to expect during Thanksgiving<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:15<\/p>\n<p>Gas prices to expect during ThanksgivingNew study find fluoride in drinking water may not affect cognitive ability <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:20<\/p>\n<p>New study find fluoride in drinking water may not affect cognitive ability Unprecedented security measures for Mayor Jones as SAPD officers ordered to guard her home overnight<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:22<\/p>\n<p>Unprecedented security measures for Mayor Jones as SAPD officers ordered to guard her home overnightAuthorities recover body after apparent rollover on South Side, SAFD says<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:53<\/p>\n<p>Authorities recover body after apparent rollover on South Side, SAFD says\ud83c\udf84 See Millions of lights at SeaWorld San Antonio&#8217;s Christmas Celebration!\u2728<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:41<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf84 See Millions of lights at SeaWorld San Antonio&#8217;s Christmas Celebration!\u2728Get a look inside Bill Miller Bar-B-Q\u2019s new West Side headquarters<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:21<\/p>\n<p>Get a look inside Bill Miller Bar-B-Q\u2019s new West Side headquarters1-on-1 with Spurs rookie Carter Bryant<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:18<\/p>\n<p>1-on-1 with Spurs rookie Carter BryantStorm chances for Nov. 19 and 20<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:40<\/p>\n<p>Storm chances for Nov. 19 and 20Erik Cantu found guilty for violating previous probation terms, avoids jail time<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:14<\/p>\n<p>Erik Cantu found guilty for violating previous probation terms, avoids jail timeUniversal City police seeking vehicle involved in September hit-and-run<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:23<\/p>\n<p>Universal City police seeking vehicle involved in September hit-and-runWhat to know about getting to the Mexico vs Paraguay game on Tuesday night <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:55<\/p>\n<p>What to know about getting to the Mexico vs Paraguay game on Tuesday night Some San Antonians hiring helpers to install Christmas lights <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:33<\/p>\n<p>Some San Antonians hiring helpers to install Christmas lights Meza Gonzalez DWI case reset; 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