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Scams & Fraud
(This article is contributed by Karen Murillo, Associate State Director of Advocacy)
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.
(This article is contributed by Karen Murillo, Associate State Director of Advocacy)
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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