Detective to discuss counterfeiting, fraud

Greg Pruitt, a detective with the Lawrence Police Department, will present a Counterfeiting and Fraud Seminar at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, 734 Vt.

Pruitt will discuss a number of crime problems present in today’s business world, including identity theft, check fraud and counterfeiting. Mike Mielke, a vice president at US Bank, also will address check fraud and counterfeiting issues.

The seminar is free and open to the public,. Rolls and coffee will be provided.

Attendees are asked to register in advance by contacting Cathy Lewis, by Monday, at 865-4406 or e-mailing her at clewis@lawrencechamber.com.