Meeting | Topic: Identity Theft and Scams – How to Stay Safe | Speaker: Scott Cooke

Our main speaker for August 17, 2025 is Scott Cooke. Scott is the Communications and Public Information Director for the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) where he provides education on financial literacy topics and identity theft & scam prevention. Cooke joined SCDCA in October of 2021 as the agency’s Social Media and Web Strategist. He is an Emmy Award winner with more than 20 years of experience in broadcast journalism as a producer and newsroom manager. Cooke is a graduate from the University of South Carolina.

Topic: Identity Theft and Scams: How to Stay Safe

New scams are popping up every day and identity theft is costly and time consuming. Learn the red flags of a scam and the FREE ways to protect your information. With these tools, you won’t end up giving over your hard-earned money or your private information.

Contact:
Scott Cooke, Communications Director
SC Department of Consumer Affairs
293 Greystone Blvd., Suite 400
Columbia, SC 29210
Toll free (800).922-1594 or (803) 734-4296 (direct) – (803) 413-8167 (cell)

Second brief speaker (approx.15 minutes): Jamie Scott, owner, Jamie Scott Fitness – update on the specially designed exercise and education program for Parkinson’s patients.