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NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Consumer fraud schemes escalate each year during the holidays, and a new research report, “Seasons Cheatings,” from the AARP Fraud Watch Network finds that a significant number of consumers are at risk of becoming victimized by common seasonal scams.

You are invited to attend the upcoming AARP Volunteer Network Meeting on January 7th, at 1:30 pm (mtn). This is an opportunity to learn more about volunteering with AARP and all of the available opportunities to serve in your community. This meeting is also a chance to hear from AARP Associate State Director of Advocacy Francoise Cleveland. She’ll be discussing the upcoming legislative session, AARP day at the Capitol and other legislative priorities including property tax reduction, retirement savings and more.

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“It wasn’t what I was expecting,” was the opinion of many audience members who attended the Dec. 14th AARP SEVa’s Region Movies For Grown Ups event held at the Virginia Beach Regal Columbus Theater.

A cold wind rustles the leaves strewn about the yard.

Carols in Color is produced every Christmas holiday season by Christina Cultural Arts in Wilmington. The dance extravaganza presents the story of Christ’s birth through exhuberant dance, contemporary music and powerful narration performance by the soul-stirring Eleon Dance Company. The performance gives the community an opportunity to celebrate the holiday season in a joyful manner and AARP Delaware sponsors the event each year.

Consumer fraud schemes escalate each year during the holidays, and a new research report, “Seasons Cheatings,” from the AARP Fraud Watch Network finds that a significant number of consumers are at risk of becoming victimized by common seasonal scams.

Holiday shopping season is here, and that presents plenty of opportunities for scammers to spoil your celebrations. They are more than willing to use the joyous mood to get into your wallet. But with a little preparation and vigilance, you can cut down on the threat of becoming a scam victim.

Columbia, South Carolina native and resident Carolyn Thompson has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2019 AARP South Carolina Andrus Award for Community Service -- the Association’s most prestigious and visible award for community service.

AARP Campaign Raising Awareness of Most Common Seasonal Scams