Scams & Fraud

As we prepare to mark National Consumer Protection Week from March 4-10, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (OAG) and AARP Pennsylvania want to share ways you can protect yourself and your family from scam artists and criminals looking to rip you off.

By AARP Pennsylvania State President Joanne Grossi

Fight Back Against Fraud!

That all-inclusive vacation—is it too good to be true? How about the charmer you met online who professes love and then asks for money?

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of year for scammers. Don't put yourself at risk. Learn how to protect yourself from holiday scams.

This spring has been a busy time for AARP Pennsylvania staff and volunteers across the Commonwealth. As the weather warmed up, so did activities in Philadelphia. In addition to participating in local events and festivals throughout Philadelphia, AARP has continued its partnership with key stakeholders on initiatives to ensure that Philadelphia is a livable community for all. AARP has also been active on caregiver issues and fraud prevention. Here’s just a sample of what AARP has been up to in Philadelphia:

As people gears up for the holiday festivities, scammers are taking advantage of the season to rob people of more than just holiday cheer.

Fight Fraud-Shred Instead in York!

Before you plan your next weekend getaway remember that, even on vacation, you may not be able to “getaway” from scams. Here is a list of scams aimed specifically at hotel guests and vacation spots. Learn how to handle various scam scenarios to help avoid a vacation nightmare.

Questions about accurate pricing at the supermarket recently made national headlines when the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs found Whole Foods stores were systematically overcharging consumers for pre-packaged foods. In more than 80 cases ranging from grab-n-go sandwiches and salads to packaged lunch meat, the items were short the labeled weight.