Veterans Day, celebrated each year November 11, is a time to honor the service and sacrifice of those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. It’s also a reminder of the need to protect veterans beyond their time in uniform.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, more money is reported stolen through fraud originating on social media than by any other method of contact. Reports to the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline show a rise in scams on TikTok. Many are recycled fraud tactics with a social media twist. Here are three ways to help protect yourself.
AARP Maryland State President Jim Campbell has been selected by The Daily Record editorial staff as one of Maryland’s power players on their inaugural "Power 100" list. This group is composed of the most significant and respected leaders in the state’s business, legal and government communities, according to the paper.
AARP Maryland Announces Grant Opportunity for Quick-Action Community Improvement ProjectsApplications are currently being accepted through Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 8:00 p.m. ET.We know that it takes time to build great communities. But, we also believe that tangible improvements can spark long-term change. AARP launched the Community Challenge in 2017 to fund projects that build momentum to improve livability for all. We are excited to announce the program is back in 2021 for its fifth year and is currently accepting applications online through April 14, 8:00 p.m. ET.
NOTE: The following message is provided by Veronica Tubman, Senior Stakeholder Liaison for the F.B.I Baltimore Field Office. The opinions expressed are those of the author. AARP Maryland is sharing this information as a service to our members.
Tax-Aide is available to anyone, but focuses on people over 50 with low to moderate incomes. Preparers are trained and IRS-certified to navigate the complex and changing tax code.
Social distancing does not stop the work of AARP and our volunteers. In fact, now more than ever, the community is turning to AARP as a trusted source of news and information.
Join AARP Maryland, the Enoch Pratt Free Library and OSI Baltimore for an evening of conversation with Lawrence T. Brown, author of The Black Butterfly: The Harmful Politics of Race and Space in America.