08/12/2026
Scams are becoming harder to recognize - and the people behind them are becoming increasingly sophisticated.
A familiar voice on the phone may not actually belong to the person you think it does. An urgent text can appear to come from someone you trust. A request for personal or financial information can look completely legitimate.
And during times of loss, when families may already be navigating unfamiliar paperwork, financial decisions, and responsibilities, that vulnerability can become even greater.
On October 21, Park Memorial is pleased to welcome Julie Matthews Consulting for Scam & Fraud Awareness: Protecting Yourself and Your Loved Ones Before and After Loss.
Julie is a consumer protection expert, Certified Fraud Examiner, former investigative reporter and trusted fraud prevention educator. Together, we’ll explore what today’s scams actually look and sound like, the warning signs we often miss, and practical ways to protect ourselves and the people we care about.
We’ll talk about impersonation and urgency tactics, AI voice scams, protecting personal information, limiting vulnerability, financial fraud — and what to do when something simply doesn’t feel right.
We’re also proud to welcome CardVault as our Event Impact Partner for this important community conversation.
CardVault’s work is centred around helping organizations protect sensitive payment information and reduce unnecessary exposure of credit-card data — making their support of an evening focused on fraud prevention and consumer protection especially meaningful.
Their partnership reflects an idea at the heart of this event: protecting ourselves and the people we care about begins with awareness, education and thoughtful prevention.
📅 October 21, 2026 | 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Park Memorial Funeral Home Reception Centre
11015 - 101 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2T2
The best time to learn how to recognize a scam is before we’re faced with one.
Reserve your seat at parkmemorial.com/scam-and-fraud-awareness
And please share this post with someone you care about. What they learn could protect them when it matters most.