Identity theft and financial scams are a big and ever growing business. Former FBI agent and private investigator Tom Rucke will explain how to protect yourself and your finances during an educational seminar for senior adults and their caregivers on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Covenant Village of Golden Valley, 5800 St. Croix Ave. N., Golden Valley, Minn.

During the free presentation, Rucke will educate seniors about the latest scams, Internet schemes, fraudulent mail and bogus contractors. He’ll explain which red flags to look for and how to lower your chances of becoming a victim.

The program is free. To register, please visit www.CovenantVillageofGoldenValley.org or call (877) 804-7017.

About Covenant Village of Golden Valley

Covenant Village of Golden Valley, a faith-based, not-for-profit, continuing care retirement community, is located at 5800 St. Croix Ave. N., Golden Valley, Minn., 55422. It is administered by Covenant Retirement Communities, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit senior services providers. Covenant Retirement Communities serves 5,000 residents at 14 retirement communities nationwide and is a ministry of the Evangelical Covenant Church. For more information on Covenant Village of Golden Valley, call (877) 804-7017 or visit www.CovenantVillageofGoldenValley.org.