Identity fraud and scams are a massive and growing problem, but there are things each of us can do to protect against identity fraud, even if our data has been exposed.
New Castle County residents may soon see the development of “pocket neighborhoods”—groups of small, detached homes arranged around a communal open space, such as a courtyard or garden.
To help North Dakotans protect themselves from scammers, AARP will host Fraudfest 2025—a series of fraud awareness events in several communities across the state.
Nearly 20 percent of South Dakotans age 45 and over are currently providing unpaid care to an adult relative or friend. Many of them are juggling those caregiving duties with full- or part-time jobs.
AARP Texas is urging lawmakers to pass a range of fraud-fighting measures, including protections for consumers who use cryptocurrency ATMs. AARP wants limits on daily transactions. It says that kiosk operators should also be required to post warnings about scams and be registered in Texas.
A new survey shows support from small business owners for a proposed public-private retirement savings program. Nearly 70 percent of surveyed owners who don’t now offer a retirement plan said they were very or somewhat likely to offer the program to their workers.
The Show-Me MyRetirement Savings Plan—slated to begin by September—is aimed at businesses with 50 or fewer employees. If a company signs up, its workers will be automatically enrolled into a 401(k) that is tied to payroll deduction, unless they opt out.
AARP Maine has a dedicated team of Fraud Watch Network volunteers who provide free presentations to community groups about how to protect yourself against fraud.