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Get regular updates on the latest scams by signing up for biweekly Watchdog Alerts or text FWN to 50757 to receive text alerts.
The AARP Scam-Tracking Map shows scams reported in your area in real time.
Scams At a Glance, is a resource provided by the Florida Office of the Attorney General to make Floridians aware of common scams in Florida by providing downloadable educational materials on fraudulent schemes.
Florida’s Attorney General also offers frequent Consumer Alerts to keep the public informed about emerging scams and trends in consumer complaints.
The AARP Florida Speakers Bureau is a group of statewide AARP volunteers who can match your organization with a dynamic, enthusiastic speaker with background and insights into fraud awareness (at no cost to you) for your local club, church, or other community engagement. To learn more about the AARP Florida Speakers Bureau, send an email to flaarp@aarp.org.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is committed to providing consumer education through educational brochures (available in English and Spanish), as well as by offering free consumer protection speaker presentations at events and meetings in the state. The department’s Communications and Outreach Center can be reached at 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) or 1-800-FL-AYUDA (352-9832).
Visit the AARP Fraud Resource Center to learn the Do’s and Don’ts of how to spot more than 70 common types of scams. Our tip sheets will help you protect yourself and your loved ones.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) offers resources for consumers, caregivers and services providers, as well as for financial institutions about protecting older adults from fraud and financial exploitation.
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative is committed to strengthening awareness about elder abuse through education. The department also offers a virtual list of Common Scams and Warning Signs for older adults.
Hear stories of real scams on our award-winning podcast, The Perfect Scam. Explore fraud from the viewpoint of victims, law enforcement and the con artists themselves.