Scams & Fraud

AARP Oklahoma is hosting three shredding events to help residents safely dispose of outdated documents such as bank statements, tax forms and medical bills.

Combating fraud is a priority for AARP Oklahoma, which represents approximately 400,000 members age 50-plus throughout Oklahoma. In a 2015 report, AARP found the total number of identity thefts, frauds and other consumer complaints in Oklahoma was 24,002. Identity thieves routinely search through dumpsters and trash cans, looking to find confidential information. One way to keep your identity safe is to shred documents containing personal information. This includes bank and credit card statements, tax forms, and medical bills.

In the “how low can you go” category, scammers often target veterans – either in direct scams offering bogus services, or in charity scams that closely mimic the names of legitimate organizations helping veterans and military families. Warn your loved ones of these top tricks:

AARP Oklahoma presents Movie in the Park, “Catch Me If You Can”, at Guthrie Green on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Bring your chairs and blankets for the free movie, plus free gourmet popcorn and beverages courtesy of AARP Oklahoma.

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Catch the world's leading expert on outsmarting con artists... in Tulsa! Identity theft expert Frank W. Abagnale is partnering with AARP Fraud Watch Network to help protect yourself and your family so you learn to spot and avoid scams.

Frank Abagnale, a security consultant to the FBI for more than four decades, is also the ambassador for AARP Fraud Watch Network. AARP Oklahoma is bringing Abagnale to Tulsa Aug. 31 to talk about how to avoid identity theft.

AARP Oklahoma Fraud Watch Network Issue Experts are volunteering their time to help the citizens in your district. The AARP Fraud Watch Network is educating Oklahomans throughout the state about how they can protect themselves and their families from frauds and scams. Con artists don't care how hard you worked - they steal billions of dollars every year from Oklahomans like you and me. That's why the AARP Fraud Watch Network is fighting back and inviting you to FREE Senior Fraud Conferences across the state. These conferences are hosted by the Oklahoma Insurance Department. The conferences begin at 8:00 AM and breakfast will be provided. Please locate the conference nearest you and register for it by clicking this link or by calling 1-800-763-2828.