AARP Idaho

By Lupe Wissel, AARP Idaho state director

Impostor scams continue to target large numbers of Americans, and as the federal government launches the 2020 Census, a majority may be susceptible to phony Census correspondence or telephone calls, according to results of a survey released today by the AARP Fraud Watch Network.

On February 25 at 6pm MTN, Idahoans of all ages had the opportunity to participate in a “telephone town hall" meeting with Senate Minority Leader Michelle Stennett and House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel. AARP Idaho state director Lupe Wissel moderated the conversation.

In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, AARP is giving organizations until May 15 to apply for a Community Challenge grant.

AARP Idaho released a new survey showing 75% of small business owners in Idaho think more should be done to encourage residents to save for retirement. Moreover, almost half (46%) express concern about their employees not having enough money to cover health care or living expenses when they retire, with one in five (19%) saying they are very concerned.

The 2020 Census count is fast approaching and its bringing opportunities for Idahoans looking for short-term work.

April 1, 2020 is Census Day, but census activity is not limited to years ending in 0, and neither is census fraud.

Are you looking for ways to make a difference in our community and “give back”, particularly to your fellow 50+ Gem Staters? If so, we would love to share how AARP Idaho is working to ensure that Idaho residents have choice, control and independence through every stage of their lives. Please join us for a volunteer team building workshop at our Boise office.

Join AARP identity theft and fraud prevention expert Amy Nofziger at Smart Women Smart Money in Boise on February 14 and learn how phone number spoofing and robo-calls have changed the landscape of fraud. Get inside two of the most popular scams and understand how they use fear, persuasion and social engineering to steal your hard earned money. After this session you will feel more empowered to spot the red flags and fight off fraudsters. You won't want to miss this important break-out session.

On AARP Idaho’s annual Lobby Day, set for Monday, Feb. 3, dozens of members and volunteers will be at the capitol to highlight legislative priorities important to older state residents.