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Welcome to the AARP Massachusetts, Anti-Fraud Resource Page. AARP has always taken a strong stance against fraud and is working constantly to make sure you and your loved ones are able to avoid fraud as much as possible and to provide next steps should you find yourself falling victim to scams.
Featured Bay State Fraud Prevention Events:
- March 19 | Summit to Fight Fraud: Preventing Fraud and Scams for Older Adults and Others | Boston though we are collaborating on this event, this is not an AARP hosted event. Any information you provide to the host organization will be governed by its privacy policy.
The AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM is a free resource for all. With AARP as your partner, you’ll learn how to proactively spot scams, get guidance from our fraud specialists if you’ve been targeted, and feel more secure knowing that we advocate at the federal, state, and local levels to protect consumers and enforce the law. If you are in need of immediate assistance- call the toll-free AARP Fraud Watch Helpline: 877-908-3360. Click here to learn more about the AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM.
The Full List of Fraud Talk Tuesday Information Sessions:
On the second Tuesday of every month, take just 30 minutes to tune in online to our Fraud Talk Tuesday monthly information sessions to stay up to date on the latest scams plaguing the Bay State. What do you need to tune into these free events? Nothing, just sign up by clicking any of the blue links below to RSVP. All recordings of past information sessions are posted on our YouTube Page here.
- April 09- QR Code & AI Scams| 12:00pm |Online
Just as we learn and adapt to use new technology, so do scammers. From fake QR codes to using artificial intelligence to clone the voice of someone you know, it's better to be aware. Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to the newest scams. Learn how to protect yourself and loved ones for when these scams are at your door. Click here to sign up. - May 14- The 10 Worst things To Carry In Your Wallet and Purse & Why Scammers Want Them | 12:00pm | Online
Learn about why you should stick to just the essentials with what you carry in your wallets, purses, and pocketbooks. Also learn about everything a scammer can do with just your driver's license and what to do if you lose it. Click here to sign up.
- June 11- Travel, Timeshare, & Vacation Rental Scams | 12:00pm | Online
Sign up for this session and see you don't risk losing more than just your luggage on your next vacation. Click here to sign up.
Additional Resources:
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined us for a Tele Town Hall to discuss fraud. Her best advice? It's that age-old saying, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. You can listen to all the valuable information she passed along to our members by clicking here or on our Facebook Page by clicking here.
- Attorney General Campbell also gave out some important telephone numbers if you've experienced or think you're experienced fraud:
- The Attorney General's Consumer Hotline: (617) 727-8400
- The Attorney General's Elder Hotline: 1-888-243-5337
More Resources:
- How/When to freeze your credit - https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2023/check-credit.html
- IdentityTheft.gov
- AnnualCreditReport.com or call 1-877-322-8228)
- Federal Trade Commission to report fraud- https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/
- FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): www.IC3.gov/complaint