Photo courtesy Marathon County Public Library.

WAUSAU – Join the Marathon County Public Library for an informative presentation on protecting your identify from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 8 at the library’s Wausau headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau.

Jeff Kersten of Wisconsin’s Bureau of Consumer Protection will explain the types of identity theft, how to recognize it and how to prevent it – including information about fraud alerts and security freezes. Receive tips for safeguarding personal information and how to spot the red flags of a scam. You will also be given helpful brochures to take home with you.

This event is free and open to adults, with registration required. For more information or to register, call 715-261-7230 or visit https://mcpl.us/events/5880.

Photo courtesy MCPL.