Scams & Fraud

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:

Data breaches are enough to make most Floridians panic, but you can feel confident and secure after taking these simple steps to safeguard your personal information.

AARP Florida recently named Master Deputy Jeffery Merry Jr., Community Resource Deputy of Sun City Center, a Florida Fraud Fighter of distinction at an awards ceremony on August 8.

The election process is integral to our nation’s democracy and at the forefront of many Americans’ minds right now. Unfortunately, scammers are trying to take advantage of this time to steal your hard-earned money and personal information. AARP Florida wants you to know the signs of some of the most common election-related scams, so you can spot, stop, and report them.

AARP Florida recently named Rima Nathan, Director of Florida State University’s Claude Pepper Elder Law Clinic, a Florida Fraud Fighter of distinction at their Opening Minds Through Art event, held June 21.

You can always expect hot temperatures in Florida – but what if someone told you to deal with them without power or air conditioning? That’s enough to cause even the strongest of Floridians to break a sweat!

Become a fraud fighter volunteer and protect people 50-plus by helping them identify and avoid scams that could harm them financially.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, please first contact your local law enforcement agency. For a complete listing of all municipal and county law enforcement agencies in Florida, as well as contact information, please click here.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, please first contact your local law enforcement agency. For a complete listing of all municipal and county law enforcement agencies in Florida, as well as contact information, please click here.

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