Salt Lake City — From the outside, it appears to be an average building. But step inside Switchpoint Fairpark and you’re greeted with a warm welcome and smiles from everyone you meet.
Mantua, Utah — Tucked into the scenic corner of this small town, Maple Springs Park might look like your typical neighborhood green space at first glance. But take a few steps beyond the playground and pavilion, and you’ll discover a vibrant, evolving hub of recreation, nature, and community spirit.
“I’m not going to let them win,” Joyce, from Utah, said through tears as she shared what happened to her last year. She never imagined she would fall victim to a scam, but in just a few months, she lost her entire savings of over $1 million to criminals who knew exactly how to exploit her trust and vulnerability.
The latest scam making the rounds is asking you to pay a toll through a text. It might look real, but there are a few red flags to watch out for. The Federal Trade Commission recently released a consumer warning about these types of scams.
AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM is a free resource for all. With AARP as your partner, you’ll learn how to proactively spot scams, get guidance from our fraud specialists if you’ve been targeted, and feel more secure knowing that we advocate at the federal, state, and local levels to protect consumers and enforce the law.
AARP Fraud Watch Network TM es un recurso gratuito para todos. Con AARP como su socio, aprenderá cómo detectar estafas de manera proactiva, obtendrá orientación de nuestros especialistas en fraude si ha sido el objetivo y se sentirá más seguro al saber que abogamos a nivel federal, estatal y local para proteger a los consumidores y aplicar la ley.