Scams & Fraud

The Attorney General's Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) and AARP Montana collaboratively trained volunteers today who will educate community groups in various Montana cities about scams, fraud, and identity theft. This effort, which is believed to be the first of its kind in the nation between AARP and an attorney general’s consumer protection team, will reach more older Montanans than either organization formerly has been able to using its own staff.

Online relationship scams are growing at an exponential rate; Learn how to protect yourself.

In recent years, gift cards have taken off in popularity. Unfortunately, scammers have a keen interest in gift cards, too – only for them, they are being used to pry money from you as a form of payment in their latest con.

Learn How to Avoid Their Scams at AARP’s Free, Two-Part Webinar

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security and Medicare, and unfortunately, scammers often try to take advantage of that for their own gain. In our look back at trending scams of 2018, we look at two involving these programs, as well as scams involving gift cards as a form of payment.

Americans across the country will have opportunity to hear from top consumer protection authorities and get their questions answered during live tele-town hall meeting

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AARP and U.S. Postal Inspection Service Team Up for 'Operation Protect Veterans'

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Data breaches are now so commonplace that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless. But even if your personal information is out there, you can protect your identity with these simple but important steps.