AARP Illinois

New AARP Report Highlights Steady Increase in Consumer Fraud Year-Over-Year

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved colleague and friend, Tawanna Wright, Associate State Director of Community Outreach in Birmingham, AL.

Fraud cost veterans, service members, and their families $477 million in 2023, according to the latest Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data, and this only includes fraud that was reported. With over 85% of veterans having encountered service-related scams in the last 12 months, now is a great time to review some of the most prevalent scams targeting current and former service members.

AARP Texas applauds and supports an announcement of a new legislative initiative focused on dementia.

Two special volunteers recognized for exceptional service to their community.

Vel Rae Burkholder and Carole Watrel have volunteered with AARP for a combined 65 years

Longtime Assistant Attorney General and Director of the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division, earns award for his fraud fighting collaboration with AARP.

Monique’s journey as a caregiver for her mother, Miette, involved tough choices and a relentless commitment to her well-being. As a retired nurse and a RN care manager, Monique brought a wealth of knowledge to the role.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont acknowledged the invaluable and incredibly important work of family caregivers recently by proclaiming that November 2024 is “Family Caregivers Month” in Connecticut.

The sun might be shining on solar energy, but buyers beware – costly solar panel scams could leave you in the dark with massive loans and higher bills.