AARP Missouri

Attorney General Raúl Labrador issued a consumer alert last week, warning Idahoans on the text/call/email scam that claims recipients have missed jury duty and if they don’t immediately pay a fine, they could be arrested by local authorities or subject to even greater costs and penalties. As with many scams, criminals depend on a person’s law-abiding nature to scare them into making a payment, often through a link or QR code.

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of advocacy that shaped lives, strengthened communities, and advanced opportunities for Floridians 50+.

Having trouble starting a tough conversation about caregiving with your loved one?

Caregivers in Virginia have an abundance of resources available through the Virginia Navigator (https://virginianavigator.org/) family of websites. That was the primary message of a webinar conducted recently featuring Cindy Markham, a community outreach specialist for the Navigator sites.

Every week we are posting about the latest scams to look out for, make sure to come back regularly to stay up to date. We know if you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam!

Pam Ford, a retired accountant from a local newspaper, has been an AARP member since 2009 and began volunteering in 2016. After attending several free AARP movie screenings, she felt inspired to give back and soon found herself deeply engaged in the organization’s work.

New AARP Report Finds Nearly Nine in Ten U.S. Adults Have Experienced Fraud

The holiday season usually means fun with friends and family, goodwill and giving. Unfortunately, it's also a prime time for cybercriminals to perpetrate fraud. Here are some common holiday scams to look out for this holiday season:

As part of Family Caregivers Month, AARP New York reached out to legislators so they could share their caregiving stories and why they believe it’s important to highlight services for caregivers. New York State’s 4  million  family caregivers provide an estimated  2.1 billion hours  of care for older parents, spouses, and other loved ones each year.

December 2025