The Palmer Center in Independence hosted its annual Scamboree event Tuesday to help the seniors it serves access resources and tips necessary to avoid getting scammed.

Its very informational, said Helen Howell, a senior citizen whos been volunteering with the Palmer Center for decades. "I have been almost tricked, but I had caught it."

The Palmer Center serves roughly 175 seniors a day.

Many of them are repeat attendees like Jeanne Carey.

Its a fun place to be, Carey said.

Carey says the Palmer Center has become a trusted place for her.

Scam callers, however, are rather untrustworthy.

The first call I had, I was like, 'How is it happening? I don't even know what's going on, Carey said.

As a volunteer, Howell never meets a stranger.

I love meeting the people and calling them by nam

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