About the Communications Committee
The MRTA Communications Committee produces educational handouts and resources for local unit meetings across Missouri. Topics focus on protecting members from fraud, scams, identity theft, and cybersecurity threats. The committee partners with the Missouri Attorney General, AARP, FEMA, and other agencies to keep members informed and safe.
Chair: Dr. Gale “Hap” Hairston
2026 Goals & Objectives
Download the full 2026 Goals and Objectives document to learn more about the committee’s priorities and initiatives for the year ahead.
Reports & Handouts for Local Unit Meetings
Identity Theft
- What is ID Theft – Who Can be a Victim
- No Age Limit on ID Theft
- ID Theft Misconceptions
- Identity Theft Risk Assessment Quiz
- Income Tax Related Identity Theft
- Signs of Medical Identity Theft
- Scanning a Credit Report for Signs of ID Theft
- Your Personal Identifiable Information and Natural Disasters
- Identity Theft Resource Guide – MO Attorney General
Scams & Fraud Alerts
- Common Scams
- Dirty Half-Dozen
- Scam Artists – A Gallery of Deceit
- Anatomy of a Scam – 4 Components You Should Know
- Grandkids Scam
- US Marshal’s Office – Phone Scams
- Medicare Open Enrollment Scams
- Suspicious IRS Related Communication Warnings
- Common Holiday Scams
- Holiday Distraction Warnings
- Beware of Staged Crashes
- When Being Polite Can Backfire
- Beware of Packages You Didn’t Order
Cybersecurity & Technology
Credit, Data Breaches & Financial Protection
