Scams & Fraud

AARP and host of experts conduct “how-to” workshop in Miles City on keeping sharp, spotting scams, avoiding fraud Free and Open to the Public – Free Lunch Served!

Helena, Mont., Sept. 1, 2015 — AARP Montana announced today that it will host community shredding events and food drives across Montana as part of its 2015 National Day of Service. Every year, Patriot Day and National Day of Service & Remembrance is observed to remember those who were lost and honor the heroes who responded to the tragic events on September 11, 2001. Since that time, thousands of AARP staff, members and volunteers have joined in the National Day of Service by volunteering in their communities all across America.

AARP and host of experts conduct “how-to” workshop in Kalispell on keeping sharp, spotting scams, avoiding fraud

AARP and host of experts conduct “how-to” workshop in Great Falls on staying sharp, spotting scams, avoiding fraud

Helena, MT—A new survey of internet users shows that the freedom and convenience of public wireless networks may come at a cost. Nearly half failed a quiz about online and wireless safety, and the survey results indicate that thousands nationwide are engaging in activity that could put them squarely in the sights of hackers looking to steal their personal information.

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With romance scammers using the Internet to rob Americans of an estimated $81 million per year, AARP’s Fraud Watch Network today called on the online dating industry to institute new safeguards to better protect their users. AARP Montana is inviting its members and the general public to become involved in the national campaign by signing an online petition.

AARP Montana Presents “Outsmarting Scam Artists” with a special focus on Staying Sharp