AARP Idaho

Boise, ID – AARP Idaho today announced that Frank W. Abagnale, nationally renowned expert on identity theft and fraud schemes, has been named AARP Fraud Watch Network Ambassador. Abagnale will work with the Fraud Watch Network to provide online programs and community forums to educate consumers about ways to protect themselves from identity theft and cybercrime.

Emergency Caregiving Respite (ECR) is a respite care program designed to assist 24/7 family caregivers. Through ECR any Idaho caregiver providing 24/7 care to any person of any age (child, adult or elder) is eligible to apply for funding.

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Boise, ID—A new survey of internet users shows that the freedom and convenience of public wireless networks may come at a cost. Nearly half failed a quiz about online and wireless safety, and the survey results indicate that thousands nationwide are engaging in activity that could put them squarely in the sights of hackers looking to steal their personal information.

Join the Sun Valley Jazz & Music Festival in celebrating its 26 thanniversary October 14 – 18, 2015. AARP members and their guests (up to four per membership) will receive a 5% discount on a 5-Day Pass & Color Souvenir Program or an "All-Day" ticket when purchased online through July 31, 2015, and a 10% discount off the five-day "All Events" tickets or an "All Day" ticket when purchased either online between August 01-October 2, 2015 http://www.sunvalleyjazz.com/jazz-festival-tickets/ (enter discount code: “SVJAZZ2015”) or in person at the event upon displaying their current AARP membership card.

Idaho Family Caregivers Provide $2.2 Billion In Unpaid Care According to AARP Study

Every day, about 45 million spam text messages are sent to North American cellphones. If you don't have a text message plan, you'll pay around 20 cents for each one you receive.

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June 11, 2015 - A collection of nonprofits, advocacy groups and state government agencies committed to helping Idahoans learn about identity theft and prevent fraud are forming a new partnership, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced Thursday.

With romance scammers using the Internet to rob Am ericans of an estimated $81 million per year, AARP’s Fraud Watch Network today called on the online dating industry to institute new safeguards to better protect their users. AARP Idaho is inviting its members and the general public to become involved in the national campaign by signing an online petition.