North Ridgeville Senior Center to Host Free Fraud Seminar

PNC Bank co-hosting event to help residents recognize and avoid scams

Apr. 13, 2026 at 7:42pm

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph showing an elderly person's hands holding a pen and paper, surrounded by a warm, glowing haze of light, conceptually representing the focus and education provided by a fraud prevention seminar.A free seminar aims to arm North Ridgeville residents with the knowledge to avoid becoming victims of the fraud schemes that have cost the city millions.North Ridgeville Today

The North Ridgeville Senior Center is partnering with PNC Bank to host a free fraud awareness seminar open to all community members. The event, scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m., will provide practical guidance on recognizing and avoiding fraud schemes, as well as tips for improving overall financial confidence.

Why it matters

Fraud targeting older adults has become an increasing concern nationwide, with the FBI reporting that Americans over 60 lost more than $3.4 billion to fraud in 2023. The city of North Ridgeville has also suffered significant losses due to fraud in recent years, prompting the mayor to encourage residents to attend the seminar.

The details

The free fraud seminar will be held at the North Ridgeville Senior Center and is designed to be informal, with education and support provided in an open setting. PNC Bank's North Ridgeville branch is co-hosting the event, which is open to all community members, not just seniors.

  • The fraud awareness seminar is scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2026 at 6 p.m.

The players

North Ridgeville Senior Center

A community center in North Ridgeville, Ohio that provides programs and services for older adults.

PNC Bank

A major financial institution co-hosting the free fraud seminar at the North Ridgeville Senior Center.

Kevin Corcoran

The mayor of North Ridgeville, Ohio who urged residents to attend the fraud seminar, citing significant losses the city has suffered due to fraud in recent years.

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What they’re saying

“The city has suffered a tremendous amount of loss due to fraud over these last several years. We're talking about millions of dollars. It's horrific.”

— Kevin Corcoran, Mayor of North Ridgeville

What’s next

The free fraud seminar is open to all North Ridgeville residents and will take place on Thursday, April 24, 2026 at 6 p.m. at the North Ridgeville Senior Center.

The takeaway

This seminar is an important opportunity for North Ridgeville residents, especially older adults, to learn how to recognize and avoid fraud schemes that have cost the city millions of dollars in recent years. By providing practical guidance and financial confidence tips, the event aims to empower the community to protect themselves from becoming victims of fraud.