Scams & Fraud

AARP NY, District Attorney Bragg, and Councilmember Menin to Kick Off State-wide events

AARP NY, Lawmakers and Law Enforcement Urge Boost for Fraud Protections

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. According to the FBI’s most recent Elder Fraud Report, elder fraud complaints to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center increased by 46%, and associated losses increased by 43% in 2024. New York had the fourth highest number of complaints filed by people over the age of 60, and is the fourth highest in monetary losses in this age group, according to the FBI data.

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.