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Scams & Fraud

Fake customer support numbers are everywhere online. Learn how to find the real ones and avoid giving info to scammers
After a storm or wildfire scammers offer fake repairs. Find out how to protect your home and avoid falling victim
Fraud and scams continue to affect communities across New York, with older adults often being targeted. This fall, AARP New York invites you to attend The Many Faces of Fraud and Scams: AARP’s Roadmap to Awareness and Action—a free, in-person workshop series focused on education, prevention, and community empowerment.
Medicare scams spike each year during the open enrollment period from October through December. Scammers try to access your bank funds, steal your identity or file fraudulent claims using your Medicare account.
Your Monthly Guide to Spotting, Avoiding, and Reporting Scams
Enter our Fast Break to Fraud Prevention Sweepstakes & win tickets to the Celtics/Pacers Game Jan 21
Learn how scammers use crypto ATMs to steal your money and what warning signs to look for before making a transaction
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 are posing as utility companies and threatening shutoffs during heat waves. Learn how to spot the signs and protect yourself this summer.
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