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Scams & Fraud
The FTC announces record losses as the scam epidemic shows no sign of abating
Older adults reported losing $3.4 billion to fraud nationally in 2023, according to the most recent FBI data. Cases ranged from investment and imposter scams to fake lotteries.
Scammers are criminals. The best way to stop a scam is to spot the red flags!
Scammers are criminals. The best way to stop a scam is to spot the red flags!
Scammers are criminals. The best way to stop a scam is to spot the red flags!
With the state legislative session slated to begin this month, AARP’s volunteer advocacy team has started meeting over Zoom and in person in Concord to plot strategy.
Concord Television's Senior Speak NH December 2024 edition, hosted by AARP NH volunteer Dan Wise, features AARP Fraud Fighter Marc Boyd with tips on spotting and stopping scams.
New AARP Report Highlights Steady Increase in Consumer Fraud Year-Over-Year
In early May, Susan noticed some unusual small charges from “Apple” on her Capital One credit card. Concerned, she called the number on the back of her card to dispute these charges, confident this was the best and safest step to protect her account. However, this call led her directly into the hands of scammers, who were somehow able to intercept what she believed was a trusted customer service line.
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