The Midland Police Department is taking steps to prevent elder scamming and protect residents from card skimmers. In August, the department will host fraud outreach and education sessions at three senior centers. These sessions will be held in English and Spanish, with the goal of preventing incidents of elder scamming.

The department is also addressing the issue of card skimmers, which have been found in increasing numbers in the city over the last few months. Further details about the outreach sessions and the department's efforts to combat card skimmers are available from the Midland Police Department or the Odessa American.