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The FTC announces record losses as the scam epidemic shows no sign of abating
AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement related to comments about changes at the Social Security Administration (SSA).
The acting head of the Social Security Administration (SSA) on Feb. 19 sought to reassure older Americans that payments will continue as usual and that Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff have limited access to its systems, amid growing concerns over service disruptions and the privacy of beneficiaries’ personal data.
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
AARP presented volunteer Louis Frank Tompkins with the Andrus award in December.
Rhode Island consumers lost more than $10 million in cryptocurrency scams in 2023, according to the most recent FBI data.
AARP Delaware has teamed up with Smart Growth America — a Washington-based nonprofit — on a project that both groups hope will lead to more transportation options and affordable housing in key areas of the state.
North Carolina is facing a shortage of nursing home and home-care workers. During this year’s legislative session, AARP North Carolina is working to educate state lawmakers about the issue.
Caregivers need information, but they also need to eat.
In April, AARP Virginia is hosting a series of fraud prevention events to help older residents protect themselves against scams.
AARP is working with lawmakers on ways to protect Tennessee homeowners against deed fraud.
In Ohio, state volunteers champion legislative changes on critical issues, including support for family caregivers, brain health, fraud prevention and financial security for older adults.
In 2024, consumers in Michigan reported fraud losses totaling $204 million — up from $60 million in 2020. To combat such fraud, AARP is organizing events and pushing for policies to help older adults learn about and prevent scams.
AARP and other groups are fighting back against crypto scams and other types of fraud by educating Coloradans on how they can help protect themselves.
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