TOPEKA – The Kansas Attorney General’s Office will offer information at this week’s Ellis County Fair to help consumers protect themselves from identity theft, scams and deceptive business practices, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said Monday.

“The best way for consumers to protect themselves from scams is through education,” Schmidt said. “I hope folks will stop by our booth to learn more about how they can keep themselves and their families safe.”

The fair is held at the Ellis County Fairgrounds, 1344 Fairground Rd. in Hays. The booth will be located in the Unrein Family Building. Display hours are as follows:

Tuesday, July 16: 5 – 10 p.m.
Wednesday, July 17: 5 – 10 p.m.
Thursday, July 18: 5 – 10 p.m.
Friday, July 19: 5 – 9 p.m.