Safeguard Yourself Against Fraud

A recent survey from AARP shows 42% of adults - 141 million people - have had money or sensitive information stolen through fraud. Nine in 10 adults now believe fraud can happen to anyone - and the biggest worry they have about fraud is it happening to them.

One of the ways you can protect yourself from identity theft and fraud is to shred your sensitive documents.

By shredding documents like bank statements, credit card offers and tax records, you can prevent criminals from accessing your personal data and potentially using it to commit fraud.

AARP Michigan is hosting a series of free shred days and educational events on fraud to make safeguarding yourself easier than ever.

Learn a Latte: AI, Fraud and Protecting Your Identity
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Kent District Library - Gaines Branch | 421 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Register to attend here.

Ann Arbor Shred Event
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
First Unitarian Universalist Congregation | 4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Register to attend here.

Jackson Shred Event
Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Cascades Park - South End | 1400 S. Brown St., Jackson, MI 49203
Register to attend here.

Preventing Fraud, Abuse and Scams
Sunday, May 4, 2025 | 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Michigan Theatre | 124 N. Mechanic St., Jackson, MI 49201
Register to attend here.

Lansing Shred Event
Friday, May 9, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
American Legion | 2949 S. Waverly Hwy., Lansing, MI 48911
Register to attend here.

Preventing Fraud, Abuse and Scams
Monday, May 12, 2025 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Ann Arbor District Libraries | 3090 Eisenhower Pkwy., Ann Arbor, MI 48018
Register to attend here.

Grand Rapids Shred Event
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan | 3215 Eaglecrest Dr. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Register to attend here.

Detroit Shred Event
Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ | 19190 Schaefer, Detroit, MI 48235
Register to attend here.

The AARP Fraud Watch Network^TM is your trusted source for how to proactively spot scams, get guidance from fraud specialists if you've been targeted and feel more secure knowing AARP advocates at the federal, state and local levels to protect consumers and enforce the law.