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" and document shredding 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 and Details Below

Bowling Green Scam Jam and Shredding Day

Bowling Green
Tuesday, September 30 - Bowling Green Scam Jam
Location: Bowling Green - Knicely Conference Center
2355 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Register Bowling Green Scam Jam & Shredding Day
Doors opens at 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 P.m. CST
Free Community-Wide Onsite Document Shredding (in parking lot). Bring your outdated financial documents for safe and secure shredding.
Bowling Green Scam Jam & Shredding Day

Henderson Senior Expo, Scam Jam and Shredding Day

Henderson County
Friday, October 3 - Register Henderson Senior Expo, Scam Jam and Shredding Day
Location: Henderson Co. Extension Office Expo Building, 3341 Zion Rd, Henderson, KY 42420
2355 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Register Registration Henderson Senior Expo & Scam Jam
Doors opens at 12 Noon - 4:00 p.m. CST Presentations begin at 1:00PM CST
Free Community Senior Expo, Scam Jam & Onsite Document Shredding
Bring your outdated financial documents for safe and secure shredding.

Henderson Senior Expo, Scam Jam and Shredding Event Flyer
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.