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Scams & Fraud
AARP NY, Lawmakers and Law Enforcement Urge Boost for Fraud Protections
Senate and Assembly Budgets Stand Up for Family Caregivers But Leave Older NYers Vulnerable to Scams
Both houses boost funding for in-home services yet fail to include elder financial exploitation protections in plans
EN ESPAÑOL | AARP members and guests are invited to join us for free paper shredding events at select locations around New York state. Connect with AARP New York to help combat fraud and safeguard yourself from identity theft by shredding sensitive personal documents after tax season.
At AARP, we constantly track the latest fraud scams to stay one step ahead of scammers. Every year, one in five adults over the age of 50 are victims of financial exploitation, with each losing an average of $120,000. Financial institutions lose more than a billion dollars a year in deposits due to the exploitation of Americans over 50.
Fraud can also be a family affair. And victims are often reluctant to report the crimes committed by their loved ones.
Elder financial exploitation is a serious and growing concern nationwide.
Consumers can prevent scams by shredding sensitive documents
New York reported more than 51,000 incidents of identity theft in 2023, according to Federal Trade Commission data.
AARP Long Island is hosting two events to help residents safely dispose of unneeded medications and to shred sensitive documents.
Free shredding events and tips to securely destroy sensitive documents to help consumers protect themselves
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