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The AARP Fraud Watch Network™ is a free resource to all—providing fraud prevention tools and tips to help you protect your hard-earned money from fraudulent schemes. AARP Nebraska advocates at the local, state, and federal level to improve consumer protections and enforce the law. Protecting consumers goes back to AARP's founding.
If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.
If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.
Stay Informed
Knowledge gives you power over scams. The AARP Fraud Watch Network™ provides reliable insights, alerts, and resources to help you spot and avoid scams, even covering the latest scams in the news.
Find Support
Our trained fraud specialists provide guidance on what to do next and how to avoid future scams, with support available through the AARP fraud helpline, 877-908-3360, and peer-to-peer online support sessions.
Have a Voice
AARP Nebraska advocates for laws and regulations to stop scams and shut down fraud attempts. We also voice consumer concerns and help shape the public discussion on fraud.
Key Resources
Get regular updates on the latest scams by signing up for biweekly Watchdog Alerts or text FWN to 50757 to receive text alerts.
Test Your Knowledge
Weak passwords are one of the biggest cybersecurity risks today. In fact, a recent AARP report revealed that 65% of Americans do not use distinctly different passwords on all their accounts. That means when one account is compromised, others are at risk.
This short, educational game turns the often-tedious task of creating strong passwords into a fun challenge. Generate a new password, assess its strength, and score maximum points while learning essential techniques to better protect your online security.
This short, educational game turns the often-tedious task of creating strong passwords into a fun challenge. Generate a new password, assess its strength, and score maximum points while learning essential techniques to better protect your online security.
Social media helps us stay connected with friends, family, and the latest news. Unfortunately, it's also the most profitable way for scammers to reach us, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Test your knowledge with this quick, interactive game that presents real-life scenarios to help you stay safe online. Aim for a high score while sharpening your social media safety.
Test your knowledge with this quick, interactive game that presents real-life scenarios to help you stay safe online. Aim for a high score while sharpening your social media safety.
Recent Fraud and Scam Alert Articles
Your Monthly Guide to Spotting, Avoiding, and Reporting Scams
AARP Nebraska is pleased to announce Senator Eliot Bostar of Lincoln (District 29) as the recipient of its Community Fraud Fighter Award. This prestigious AARP award represents a select, bipartisan group of elected officials, law enforcement, and other partners across the country who have made significant efforts to prevent fraud.
Your Monthly Guide to Spotting, Avoiding, and Reporting Scams
Your Monthly Guide to Spotting, Avoiding, and Reporting Scams
Your Monthly Guide to Spotting, Avoiding, and Reporting Scams
QR codes are everywhere—from restaurant menus to package tracking. But where there is innovation, there are criminals exploiting them for fraud.
On March 11, Governor Jim Pillen signed Nebraska Legislative Bill 609, the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act, into law. Introduced by State Senator Eliot Bostar and endorsed by AARP Nebraska, the bill successfully passed its final reading on March 6.
Nebraska’s cryptocurrency landscape has been evolving, and so have the risks associated with it. The Nebraska Legislature’s proposed Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act (Legislative Bill 609), introduced by State Senator Eliot Bostar and endorsed by AARP Nebraska, passed final reading on March 6, and now awaits Governor Pillen’s signature to become law.
By building trust and forging deep emotional connections, scammers can manipulate their victims into making financial decisions they would not normally consider.
Fraudsters continue to employ familiar scam tactics—such as romance scams, investment schemes, and government impersonations—but are now increasingly soliciting payments through cryptocurrency kiosks.
With temperatures dropping in many states, scammers are turning up the heat on their deceptive tactics.
It’s the season of giving, and for those in the spirit, telling the difference between a real charity and a fake one can be a challenge. Legitimate charities make a big push at year-end for last-minute annual donations. Scammers know this and make their own end-of-year push to line their pockets.
AARP Nebraska is pleased to announce Omaha City Council Member Aimee Melton as the recipient of its Community Fraud Fighter Award. This prestigious AARP award represents a select, bi-partisan group of elected officials, law enforcement, and other partners across the country who have made significant efforts to prevent fraud.
The holiday deals have already begun, but not all those great deals you see online are legit.
It’s open enrollment season, which also means it’s Medicare fraud season. Eligible beneficiaries have from October 15–December 7, 2024, to shop around and make changes to their Medicare health and Part D prescription drug plans. Unfortunately, some deals offered won’t be deals at all.
Trained peer facilitators conduct hour-long small group online sessions. You can join by computer, tablet, or smartphone. Discussions are confidential.
AARP Nebraska is pleased to announce Senator Robert Dover of Norfolk (District 19) as the inaugural recipient of its Community Fraud Fighter Award. This AARP award represents a select, bi-partisan group of elected officials, law enforcement, and other partners across the country who have fought in various ways to prevent fraud.
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.
AARP Nebraska is shining a light on the urgent need to stop gift card payment scams in our state. Nebraska Legislature Bill 955 has the potential to do exactly that so long as it gains overwhelming support at the January 30 hearing from State Senators comprising the Banking, Commerce, and Insurance Legislative Committee.
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