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There's been a twenty-fold increase in bank impersonation scams since 2019.

Read the 2/28/25 Statement from AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond

AARP opposes move that will require online or in-person ID proof to process claims, saying it will harm older Americans

Maria Moore comments on Social Security Decision

One of the most popular ways for criminals to steal money and sensitive information is by impersonating a trusted source—often a government agency.

“Multi-domain brain training,” said Dr. Ellen Clarke, “can provide hope,” not just for dementia patients but for all aging adults.

Scams take many forms so being aware and understanding the variety of ways criminals use to steal money can help you stay a step ahead of scams. Scammers may seek payment through hard-to-trace methods with few or no protections including gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, peer-to-peer apps and, more recently, gold bars.

AARP Oklahoma is hosting an interactive telephone town hall on April 16 at 10 a.m. CST. The town hall will discuss the latest frauds and scams and share free resources from the AARP Fraud Watch Network.

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a significant and unexpected change requiring certain customer service requests to be handled in person, eliminating the ability for many Americans to get assistance by phone. This shift, set to take effect in just two weeks, could create unnecessary barriers for millions—especially older adults, people with disabilities, and rural residents who may have to travel long distances or take time off work just to access basic Social Security services.