Attorney General Raúl Labrador issued a consumer alert last week, warning Idahoans on the text/call/email scam that claims recipients have missed jury duty and if they don’t immediately pay a fine, they could be arrested by local authorities or subject to even greater costs and penalties. As with many scams, criminals depend on a person’s law-abiding nature to scare them into making a payment, often through a link or QR code.
New AARP caregiving data, Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across States, finds that 28% of adults in Idaho — approximately 418,000 people — are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and other loved ones.
Retired United States Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant Tom Ressler has joined AARP Idaho’s executive council, a select group of AARP members from across the Gem State with exemplary leadership, record of service, and commitment to the goals of the Association. AARP Idaho has more than 187,000 members statewide and more than 38 million members nationwide.
The 2020 Census count continues and AARP Idaho is urging people to do their part. So far, Idahoans are responding to the census at 65%, which is higher than the national average of 61%. This is important because the census ensures funding for programs that residents of all ages rely upon.
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Idaho Governor Brad Little extended the 2019 Idaho income tax filing and payment deadline until June 15, 2020. For the reason why Idaho has a June 15 deadline for 2019 taxes instead of July 15 like the federal government click HERE.
On May 26, Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden will take part in a statewide telephone town hall and speak to thousands of Idahoans about fraud, identity theft and how to avoid becoming the next victim of a costly scam.
AARP is providing information and resources about COVID-19 to help older Idahoans, and their families protect themselves from the virus and prevent it from spreading to others.