Scams & Fraud

Español Part of More than 150 Events Nationwide in AARP’s Annual “Operation: Stop Scams”

Identity thieves and tax scammers typically begin targeting their victims during tax filing time, but more especially, after tax season when tax refunds are being paid out. And that is why AARP California, The IRS Criminal Investigation Division and The AARP Fraud Watch Network invite you to join a live informative telephone town hall discussion on Thursday, April 12th, 2018, at 6:00 PM PT about simple ways we can protect ourselves from fraud and tax scams. This discussion will include special guest speakers from the IRS Criminal Investigation Division and from AARP’s Fraud Watch Network. Sign up here!

Anita McInnis, First Quarter, 2017 Fraud Watch Network’s Fraud Fighter

By Ray Huard

English No seas víctima de estas 7 estafas durante las fiestas de fin de año

En español, Don't fall prey of these 7 hoaxes

AARP in San Diego kicked off the summer with Asian Festival Day at the San Diego County Fair on June 3, 2017. At the festival, enthusiastic volunteers manned an AARP table and shared AARP Bayanihan booklets with guests. The day-long celebration of Asian culture also included a flower show, live performances, food and more.

Los eventos de trituración de documentos y las sesiones informativas ayudarán a los consumidores a evitar el fraude

Document-Shredding Events and Education Sessions Will Help Consumers Avoid Fraud

AARP and the Fraud Watch Network congratulate volunteer Ken Allan on being named a 2016, 3 rd Quarter Fraud Fighter for his outstanding work in the fight against fraud, scams, and identity theft. Ken is being recognized for