Recognize and Combat Scams

scam alert

December 18th, 2025 – 10AM

Description: Older adults are more at-risk to falling victim to scams, from fake vacations and time share investments to romance scams. The BBB Serving Western Virginia has advice and resources for older Americans to help them to recognize and combat scams.


FREE WEBINAR


Presenter

Sloan Champney with the Better Business Bureau

Sloan Champney

Sloan was born in Roanoke, Virginia, and have not strayed far from the Star City. She went to Ferrum College and double-majored in Media Communications and Art and then jumped right into the news industry as a lead producer for WFXR News. This year she decided to take her next step forward as the Public Relations and Communications Specialist at the BBB Serving Western Virginia, where she can continue my love of reporting important topics.  She strives to make sure the public is aware of dangers in our community by spreading timely information, so they do not fall victim to scams.

A little history of the Better Business Bureau of Roanoke:

We have been helping build trust between consumers and businesses for more than 30 years.  The BBB helps people find businesses, brands, and charities they can trust.  The BBB Serving Western Virginia covers a 32-county region that includes Roanoke, Lynchburg, Harrisonburg, Bristol (VA), Martinsville, and Staunton, among others.