Empowering You to Combat Fraud

2025 Kentucky Scam Jam Series
The Challenge
Fraud criminals steal billions of dollars from unsuspecting consumers every year. The impact on victims and their families can be financially and emotionally devastating, especially for older adults.

The recent growth in fraud has been meteoric. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed their estimates of under-reporting in a 2023 report, suggesting that rather than $9 billion reported stolen through fraud in 2022, it was likely closer to $137.4 billion.

The Solution - Knowledge Gives You Power Over Scammers
Education is an important part of the solution. That's why AARP Kentucky and local partners are hosting a series of free statewide "Scam Jam" events for consumers.

Registration is required. Lunch is provided with your completed registration.
Event details will be included in your completed registration. AARP membership not required.

Scam Jam Registration Information

https://events.aarp.org/KYScamJamNKU

April 11 - Northern Kentucky
Location: Northern Kentucky University - Student Union
20 Kenton Drive Highland Heights, KY 41076
Register HERE (https://events.aarp.org/KYScamJamNKU)
Doors opens at 9:00 a.m.
Scam Jam Presentations begin at 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. EST

• Special Guest Moderator

WKRC Local 12 Cassy Arsenault. A journalist and passionate fact finder committed to reporting news that you can use.

Free Community-Wide Onsite Document Shredding (in parking lot)
Bring your outdated financial documents for safe and secure shredding.
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST

June 4 - Lexington
Location: Lexington Senior Center
195 Life Lane, Lexington, KY 40502
Registration link pending. For questions, contact AARP Events at kyaarp@aarp.org

• Special Guest Speaker: Paul Greenwood A retired San Diego Deputy District Attorney where he headed up the Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit for 22 years.

June 5 - Louisville
Location: The Jeffersonian
10617 Taylorsville Road, Jeffersontown, KY 40299
Register HERE by June 4, 2025 (https://events.aarp.org/event/KYsummerscamjam25)

• Special Guest Speaker: Paul Greenwood A retired San Diego Deputy District Attorney where he headed up the Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit for 22 years.

June 12 - Paducah
Location: Murray State University Paducah Campus
4430 Sunset Avenue, Paducah, KY 42001
Register HERE by June 10
Doors Open: 9:00 a.m.
Presentations 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. CST

Free Community-Wide Onsite Document Shredding
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CST

Fraud Prevention Resources from AARP Fraud Watch Network

• Look up a scam in AARP’s Fraud Resource Center, with dozens of tip sheets on how to recognize and avoid common scams, including videos that break down how scams work.
• See or report scams in your area with our Scam-Tracking Map.
• Get regular updates on the latest scams by signing up for biweekly Watchdog Alerts or text FWN to 50757 to receive text alerts.
• Hear directly from fraud experts at one of our webinars, tele-town halls or live events in communities around the country.
• Check out online resources to help protect veterans, service members and their families against scams at the AARP Veterans Fraud Center.

The personal price of fraud can't be measured in dollars alone. Nearly 2 in 3 fraud victims report at least one serious health or emotional impact. A recent survey from AARP shows that 42% of adults—that's 141 million people - have had money or sensitive information stolen through fraud. Nine in 10 US adults now believe fraud can happen to anyone – and the biggest worry they have about fraud is of it happening to them. Research suggests that, if you know about a specific scam, you're 80% less likely to engage with it.