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Criminals love to impersonate big businesses and the bigger the better. One of the largest targets of impostor scams last year was Amazon. According to the Federal Trade Commission, 44,000 reports about scammers using Amazon's name were filed last year, with $19 million reported lost. Here are two of the latest versions of an Amazon impostor scam to be on the lookout for:

The history of Social Security is a testament to the promise between the government and its citizens.

New law brings commonsense guardrails to Maryland's retail energy market.

For over eight decades, this bedrock program has offered economic security and dignity to millions of retirees, people with disabilities, and surviving spouses and children.

Shredding is the safest way to protect your sensitive documents from fraudsters.

Learn how to spot and stop government imposter scams.

Here are facts behind five of the most stubborn Social Security myths.

For everyone looking for a great spring break deal, there is a scammer out there looking to pounce.

Learn how to secure your personal data.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is providing free in-person and virtual tax assistance and preparation now through April 15 throughout Maryland. The nation’s largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program helped secure more than $1.1 billion in refunds for more than 1.5 million taxpayers last year. Tax-Aide is offered in conjunction with the IRS, and AARP membership is not required.