Melanie Foster will talk at the Scio Public Library at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 19 on the crime of identity theft - the wrongful acquisition and use of credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, medical information, and other personal data.

Foster is a Eugene insurance agent and a graduate of the University of Arizona. She will explain how to prevent identity theft, whom to call when you find out that your personal data has been stolen, and how to undo the damage afterward.

Identity theft involves more money worldwide than the trade in illegal drugs. Oregonians are particularly susceptible to this crime: Oregon ranks seventh for the number of victims among all states and countries in the world.

    Sponsored by the Friends of the Scio Public Library, the program is free of charge, although donations to the Library Building Fund will be welcomed.

    The Scio Public Library is at 38957 North First Avenue, adjacent to Scio City Hall. For more information, call Dorothy at 503-394-3151.