In the past, scammers preferred using gift cards, bank transfers, and payment apps to swindle money from their victims. But scammers have had to adapt as awareness and protections have increased among consumers, law enforcement, and businesses. Their latest tactic involves directing victims to pay at a “crypto ATM,” a new and less familiar method.
Marge Stoneking is the Associate State Director for Advocacy at AARP Alaska. Marge has more than two decades in non-profit leadership in Alaska, with strong advocacy and volunteer engagement experience with American Lung Association and Girl Scouts. She is interested in social determinants of health and equity issues and is an active community volunteer.
Join us for a series of classes on gardening, presented in partnership with the Alaska Cooperative Extension Service and featuring their local experts.
The Alaska Legislature began its 33rd session on January 17. The session will run for two years, (2023 and 2024). The Legislature has 121 days to conduct their regular session each year.
Women's History Month is underway, and we're excited to celebrate the ground-breaking contributions of amazing women to communities nationwide. Originating as Women's History Week in 1981, March was officially dedicated to honoring women's achievements in 1987. And AARP joins in the nation in celebrating women for their leadership, mentoring, and dedication to their communities in ways that have changed the course of history.
The Walking College is a 6-month, distance-learning fellowship program for walkable community advocates. AARP Alaska will gladly cover the $1,000 tuition for seven lucky Alaskans to take advantage of this fellowship opportunity!