Scams & Fraud

With tax-filing season a prime time for identity theft scammers to prey on unsuspecting consumers, the AARP Fraud Watch Network is reminding Nebraska taxpayers that submitting their tax returns as soon as is practical can greatly reduce their chances of being victimized by a fraudulent return.

Every two seconds, someone's identity is stolen. Don't let it be yours! Learn how to spot a scam and protect your personal information from falling into the hands of con artists.

AARP Nebraska offers free fraud presentations to community groups year round and is now scheduling sessions for 2017. Trained volunteers are available to make AARP Fraud Watch Network presentations across the state. These sessions can help Nebraskans stay up to date on the latest scams, be safe online and take action if they spot fraud.

Nebraskans who want to steer clear of investment scams and other kinds of fraud are invited to attend forums in three cities next month. The events will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Kearney, Oct. 4; Grand Island, Oct. 6; and North Platte, Oct. 12. The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance is hosting the forums in cooperation with other state agencies and AARP.

AARP is on the move in Lincoln this fall! Get to know us better and what we're doing in your backyard. Check out the opportunities below and register today. Space is limited!

Shredding documents containing personal and financial information can help fight fraud and protect your identity. Join AARP Nebraska, Western States Bank, Fresh Foods and Docu-Shred for a document shredding day in Gering, NE. The free event will take place Friday, August 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh Foods, located at 1270 10th Street in Gering. Map It.

Fight Financial Fraud Program & Luncheon

Back by popular demand for the 11th year, AARP Nebraska and Shred-It will host a free community shredding day in Omaha on Saturday, May 7, 2016.

We have several ongoing opportunities for you to bring special AARP programs to your community as a volunteer. Appy today for one or more of these volunteer openings!

Did you know there were nearly 8,000 consumer complaints of ID theft and fraud from Nebraskans in 2014?