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 Utah is proud to continue a tradition started during COVID in early 2020, our Tele-Town Hall events. During COVID when older Americans were isolated in their homes and in desperate need of trustworthy pandemic information, AARP responded with a digital-age update of an old American tradition: a call-in town hall meeting.
This year, AARP Utah's annual Volunteer Summit highlighted local community connections, the importance of our volunteers, and a glimpse at what's to come in 2025.
AARP Utah staff and volunteers joined forces for AARP’s National Day of Service, an annual event dedicated to community service projects aimed at improving lives. AARP’s National Day of Service initiatives have a significant impact on communities across the country.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year...for both you and scammers. According to a 2023 AARP Holiday Shopping Fraud report, 80% of U.S. consumers have experienced holiday-related fraud. But what are the top scams? Here’s what you need to know to stay safe this holiday season:
The Cheyenne Street Railway Tour will let its riders view beautifully decorated homes and yards all from the warmth and comfort of the trolley. There's no better seat in town.
This six-week series of one-hour classes starts Nov. 16 and runs each Saturday through Dec. 21. (Except Dec. 7) The courses offer a unique blend of Qigong and Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to help you navigate the holiday season with greater ease, joy, and connection.
AARP Masssachusetts State President Sandra Harris was presented the 2024 Andrus Award at a celebration in Boston on Friday November 1. The award, named after AARP founder Ethel Percy Andrus, honors 50+ volunteers who have made exceptional contributions to their communities.
Support is finally on the way for Nebraska’s 179,000 family caregivers with the newly passed Caregiver Tax Credit starting in the 2025 tax year. Find out if you may qualify with our short questionnaire.