The Redmond Police Department (RPD) is offering a fraud-prevention class for people to learn about the most common scams and their warning signs.

The class, taught by one RPD detectives and a crime analyst, will also teach attendees about the most common types of fraud and how to protect themselves.

According to the FBI, identity theft occurs when someone unlawfully obtains another’s personal information and uses it to commit theft or fraud. Identity theft is a growing concern today with about seven percent of the U.S. population ages 16 and older falling victim to this crime trend. Law enforcement has been dealing with criminals faking IDs and performing scams for decades. But with technology expanding at such a rapid rate, the threat is more pervasive and the scams more sophisticated than ever.

RPD’s fraud prevention-class will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Sept. 23 at the Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th Ave. N.E., room 109.