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One of the most popular ways for criminals to steal money and sensitive information is by impersonating a trusted source—often a government agency.

“Multi-domain brain training,” said Dr. Ellen Clarke, “can provide hope,” not just for dementia patients but for all aging adults.

Scams take many forms so being aware and understanding the variety of ways criminals use to steal money can help you stay a step ahead of scams. Scammers may seek payment through hard-to-trace methods with few or no protections including gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, peer-to-peer apps and, more recently, gold bars.

AARP Oklahoma is hosting an interactive telephone town hall on April 16 at 10 a.m. CST. The town hall will discuss the latest frauds and scams and share free resources from the AARP Fraud Watch Network.

Those are just a few sports athletes from around the country will compete in at this year’s Colorado Senior Games.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a significant and unexpected change requiring certain customer service requests to be handled in person, eliminating the ability for many Americans to get assistance by phone. This shift, set to take effect in just two weeks, could create unnecessary barriers for millions—especially older adults, people with disabilities, and rural residents who may have to travel long distances or take time off work just to access basic Social Security services.

Homeowners and renters can search more than 140 local property tax relief programs to see what is available in their state.

While scams take many forms, scammers may seek payment through a few hard-to-trace methods with few or no protections, including gold bars.

AARP California is hosting in-person fraud presentations, shred events, and cybersecurity workshops across San Diego through July!