TJ Thiessen

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to remind ourselves of the importance of online safety and the threats that exist in our increasingly digital world. As technology continues to play a significant role in our daily lives, AARP Pennsylvania is dedicated to helping individuals, especially older Pennsylvanians, stay safe online.

Fraud and scams continue to be a growing concern for Pennsylvanians, with criminals using increasingly sophisticated tactics to separate individuals from their hard-earned money. To help you stay safe, AARP Pennsylvania recently hosted a Telephone Town Hall featuring expert advice on how to spot and avoid scams.

With the increasing occurrence of natural disasters, AARP Pennsylvania is urging residents to stay vigilant against disaster relief scams. As communities come together to rebuild, fraudsters are exploiting the situation to steal money and personal information.

Harrisburg, PA – AARP Pennsylvania is alerting residents about a rising wave of sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) scams targeting older adults. With AI becoming increasingly advanced, scammers are using tools like deepfake videos and voice cloning to deceive individuals into handing over money and personal information.

AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Pennsylvania Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Pennsylvanians who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.

Cassandra Robinson took care of her mother for 10 years before she passed away in 2018.

Harrisburg, PA – Today, AARP Pennsylvania recognized the Commonwealth’s Attorney General Michelle Henry as a Community Fraud Fighter of distinction. This distinction honors the dedication of individuals who are actively working to combat the scourge of scams and fraud targeting Pennsylvanians of all ages.

AARP Lehigh Valley received the prestigious Patriot of the Year Award from Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council during their 21st Annual Salute to the Troops Dinner at DeSales University on May 10, 2024.

AARP Pennsylvania volunteer Kacey French has always had an interest in elder care. As an architect, she developed a passion for creating homes with aging in place and universal design as the focus and led to her volunteering with AARP about five years ago. It also coincided with the start of the York County Village Association, a village specifically for adults 50+, where she serves as co-founder and president.

AARP Pennsylvania emphasizes the importance of education on the risks and prevention methods of Social Security fraud. With identity theft at the forefront of digital crimes, understanding how to protect one's Social Security number has never been more crucial.