Reports of large financial losses and more advanced scams are increasing in the area, leading local officials to prioritize prevention and community awareness.As part of that effort, local residents will have an opportunity to learn ways to recognize and prevent scams during a presentation hosted by the Excelsior Springs Police Department in partnership with the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office. Clay County Prosecutor Zach Thompson will lead the event at 6 p.m. on April 22 at the Excelsior Springs Community Center, sharing information on current scam tactics and ways to protect against financial exploitation.The event is part of a broader effort by officials to focus on prevention and stop scams before residents become victims.“We work closely with our Excelsior Springs Police Department partners every day, and we saw a way to stop crimes before they even occurred,” said Thompson. “Collaboration between law enforcement and prosecutors is ...