A 2023 AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM report is highlighting the ways criminals target consumers during holiday season. A majority (80%) of U.S. consumers say they have experienced some type of fraud this year – many of which ramp up over the holiday shopping season. These holiday shopping scams have increased from last year’s report, from receiving fake notifications about shipments, to online ad scams, and more.
AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM is a free resource for all. With AARP as your partner, you’ll learn how to proactively spot scams, get guidance from our fraud specialists if you’ve been targeted, and feel more secure knowing that we advocate at the federal, state, and local levels to protect consumers and enforce the law.
For our 2025 advocacy agenda, AARP New Jersey is prioritizing health security, financial security, affordable housing and implementing new laws that support people 50 and older.
AARP staff and volunteers have collected nearly 4,000 signed petitions across the state. These petitions reflect strong state-wide support to update Oregon’s workplace age discrimination law.
When it comes to her volunteer contributions, Jackie Storrs does not walk: she has been running at full speed for 10 years, and she says her volunteer experiences keep her physically, mentally and socially active — and provide many rewards in return.
AARP Wyoming has rented 10 lanes for the first 50 people who register that incorporate bowling with prizes, and information on ways to stay safe from scams and fraud. The bowling is free and with every spare, strike, or mark you make gets you free tickets for our drawings. The more you bowl, the more chances you have to win awesome prizes.