AARP Pennsylvania

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2023

Staying a step ahead of the criminal scammers is like playing a never-ending game of whack-a-mole. But if you know about a specific scam, research shows you are 80% less likely to engage with it. But how can you stay up to speed? One great tool is the AARP Fraud Watch Network’s Watchdog Alerts.

Even though so much crime today is happening online, there’s one real-world crime that will never go away – pickpocketing. In the event it happens to you, make sure a stolen wallet doesn’t lead to an even bigger loss.

Summer is officially here which means door-to-door sales crews are too. But buyer beware because what they’re selling isn’t always legit.

On July 26, AARP Pennsylvania will sponsor a Town Hall Forum, which will be a unique opportunity to hear from leading experts who will explain how Social Security provides fundamental financial security – and not just in retirement.

AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh's statement in response to the passage of the Property Tax and Rent Rebate Relief Expansion.

As the peak summer vacation season approaches, AARP Pennsylvania is warning travelers to be on the lookout for online vacation rental scams. Popular online vacation platforms offer a convenient and affordable way to find vacation rentals, but scammers are using them to take advantage of unsuspecting travelers.

Mary Bach has spent years traveling the state to help consumers protect themselves in the marketplace. As she says: “It’s your money we’re talking about. I don’t care if it’s a couple of pennies or several dollars.”

AARP Pennsylvania joined Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk, Allentown Mural Arts, and mural artist Hector Castro to unveil Allentown’s newest public art focused on healthy aging, diversity, and opportunity. The mural is in La Placita mini park on Hamilton Street, connecting the rapidly growing downtown and the city’s new waterfront developments.

Today, AARP Pennsylvania announced six organizations throughout the state will receive 2023 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest group of grantees to date, with $3.6 million awarded among 310 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; diversity, equity and inclusion; and more, emphasizing the needs of adults age 50 and older.