Scams & Fraud

Scammers are criminals. The best way to stop a scam is to spot the red flags!

Scammers are using AI to pull off the grandparent scam with alarming realism. Learn how to spot the warning signs and protect your loved ones.

Scammers steal billions of dollars from unsuspecting consumers every year. The impact on victims and their families can be financially and emotionally devastating, especially for older Americans.

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Scammers are posing as utility companies and threatening shutoffs during heat waves. Learn how to spot the signs and protect yourself this summer.

WILMINGTON, NC – Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Secretary of State Elaine Marshall joined AARP, the Wilmington Police Department, and United Way NC/NC 211 to launch a statewide effort to help prevent bitcoin and cryptocurrency ATM scams. Victims of these scams can lose well over $100,000, and the money lost is extremely difficult to recover.

You get a call from a panicked grandchild or other family member. They say they're in a time-sensitive crisis—hospitalized after a car accident or jailed for example—and beg for immediate financial help.

The summer heat is here, and so are scammers posing as the utility company.

RALEIGH –Attorney General Jeff Jackson, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, and AARP fraud prevention volunteers from across North Carolina, released a new video that is available to watch anytime that will help people of all ages avoid scams that are frequent during the summer season.

Scammers are using fake travel websites to steal your money. Learn how to spot bogus deals, protect your vacation plans and safely book your next trip online.