Scams & Fraud

AARP Nevada today announced that it is joining forces with the AARP Fraud Watch Network and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service for Operation Protect Veterans -- a campaign to warn those who have served in the military about scams and fraud schemes that target veterans. The major educational campaign will reach out to veterans in communities across Nevada and nationwide.

Despite their individual sacrifices for our nation, Veterans are increasingly becoming the target of scammers bent on using their service to rip off our men and women who served.

Famed scammer-turned-FBI consultant speaks to a packed crowd in Las Vegas

For over four decades, Frank W. Abagnale has advised the FBI on how to outsmart con artists and now he’s coming to Las Vegas on September 14 from 6-8pm to help learn how to spot and avoid scams to protect our families. As one of the world’s most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement and secure documents, Abagnale recently has joined forces with AARP as the AARP Fraud Watch Network Ambassador.

The summer months are prime time for home repair scams. The general ruse involves someone coming to your door and offering to do work on your home, typically at a big discount.

AARP Nevada Fraud Watch Network again provides free presentations to help those throughout the state protect themselves against fraud.

The AARP Fraud Watch Network brings fraud-fighting efforts to consumers in Las Vegas with an “ Operation: Stop Scams” shredding event to be held at the Suncoast Hotel & Casino parking lot on Saturday, April 29 from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

Like most of you, the AARP Nevada Voices Podcast finds it impossible to escape the recent news of a new proposed health care bill in front of Congress that has been dubbed the "repeal and replace" of the Affordable Care Act.

AARP Nevada Fraud Watch Network again provides free presentations to help those throughout the state protect themselves against fraud.

Your first line of defense against fraud is education. Knowledge is power.