Scams & Fraud

Fraud can also be a family affair. And victims are often reluctant to report the crimes committed by their loved ones.

Fraud is growing in Louisiana and other states throughout the Southeast. AARP Louisiana offers tips on how to avoid it.

By building trust and forging deep emotional connections, scammers can manipulate their victims into making financial decisions they would not normally consider.

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

Stay alert, Nebraska! Here are the latest scams to watch out for.

Join the fight against fraud with at one of our Scam Jam series events. Knowledge gives you power over scams.

Have you ever heard of a cryptocurrency (crypto) ATM before? Do you know what crypto ATMs are used for, how they work, or where they’re located? If you answered “No” to any of these questions, you're not alone! Most Floridians are unfamiliar with these machines – which is why scammers are exploiting crypto ATMs to steal millions of dollars from Floridians every year.

AARP Florida and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) urge Floridians to beware of cryptocurrency ATM payment scams.

Stay Ahead of Scammers

Trained AARP volunteer fraud fighters are helping victims and their families understand what happened, report the crime, and plan next steps to put their lives back together.