FTC Joins AARP Idaho for Fraud Prevention Telephone Town Hall

In 2024 there were over 10,000 reports of fraud in Idaho totaling $53.9M in losses. AARP Idaho will offer tips on how to protect yourself from fraud as part of a telephone town hall with a federal official who has worked for decades ferreting out scams and deceptive and unfair business practices.

Charles Harwood, director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Northwest Region, will join Lupe Wissel, AARP Idaho state director, on the call.

The one hour call is set for 1 p.m. MT, Tuesday, April 22. Participants will be able to ask questions live.

Harwood will spotlight the latest local and statewide scams that victimize thousands of Idahoans each year, and he will provide advice and strategies to help you avoid being victimized.

To listen to the telephone town hall, call 866-767-0637 at 1 p.m. on April 22 or listen to the live stream on the AARP Idaho Facebook page.