Scams & Fraud

AARP Fraud Watch Network provides Americans with the information and tools they need to spot and avoid fraud and scams so they can protect themselves and their families. Additional information is available on the AARP Fraud Watch Network site. The following post by guest writer Denton Gates addresses a common concern of many people who are interested in contributing to a nonprofit but are unsure of the proper safeguards and questions to ask. Mr. Gates, CEO of the nonprofit organization Donate Cars 4 Wishes, is neither affiliated with nor serves as a representative of AARP.

Fairfield Event to Provide Safe Destruction of Documents & Electronics

AARP Living Longer, Living Smarter: July 21 at 6 p.m. AARP Fraud Watch Network: August 12 at 11 a.m.

Today’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – an annual opportunity for people around the world to raise awareness about elder abuse, neglect and exploitation – is a moment for us all to share information and spread awareness about the prevalence and effect of elder abuse.

Por Karen Ali

AARP Connecticut hosts numerous events across a wide variety of topics in communities throughout the state every month. The events are open to the public, and while some require registration, others do not. For questions, contact AARP Connecticut Community Outreach Director Erica Michalowski at 860-548-3163 or emichalowski@aarp.org.

AARP Fraud Watch Network and the Connecticut Masters’ Games are providing a free seminar about how to protect yourself and your family from ID theft, scams, and fraud on Sunday, May 15, at 3 p.m. The seminar will be held at the New Britain High School Lecture Hall in New Britain, site of the 37th annual CT Masters’ Games Presented by UnitedHealthcare.

AARP Connecticut is invited into communities across the state on a variety of topics every month. May will include more than a dozen opportunities to attend and learn about an AARP program that interests you. The events are open to the public, and while some require registration, others do not. For questions, contact AARP Connecticut Community Outreach Director Erica Michalowski at 860-548-3163 or emichalowski@aarp.org.

AARP Connecticut, EnviroShred and the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection will provide residents who missed the Shred Fest event in Hartford on Sunday, April 24, with an additional opportunity to securely dispose of their personal financial and sensitive documents for free.

AARP CT is hosting a telephone town hall on Wednesday, April 20, at 7 p.m. ET to inform and educate consumers on protecting themselves from consumer fraud. The call will focus on providing tips on securing personal and financial documents, as well as finding help if you have become of victim of identity theft, fraud or financial exploitation. Special guests will include representatives from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, Federal Trade Commission and CT Department of Consumer Protection.