“Don’t be a victim!” Ventura County Supervisor’s Kathy Long and John C. Zaragoza invite Ventura County residents to a Town Hall Meeting on Real Estate Fraud this Thursday, October 20, 2011, at 7:00PM in the South Oxnard Community Center located at 200 East Bard in the City of Oxnard.

Residents are encouraged to attend the Town Hall Meeting to learn how to prevent, detect, and report Real Estate Fraud.

Victims of Real Estate Fraud crimes should not stay silent, Supervisor Kathy Long urges residents, “If you think you have been a victim of fraud or approached by a scammer, take action and join us this Thursday to hear how you can help prevent this from happening to someone else in our community.”

The Town Hall Meeting will inform residents on the warning signs of fraud, what type of Real Estate scams exist, what type of assistance is available and how to protect yourself and your family from getting scammed.

Supervisor John C. Zaragoza states, “As we experience an increase of Real Estate Fraud scams, being informed in how to stay protected is critical especially if you or someone you know is facing foreclosure or have concerns about a home loan.”

Come hear experts from SurePath Financial Solutions, Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation, Ventura County Real Estate Fraud Advisory Team (REFAT) and the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.

For questions regarding the Town Hall Meeting please contact Supervisor Long’s office at 805-654-2276, or Supervisor Zaragoza’s office at 805-654-2613.