Scams & Fraud

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.

Think you can spot a con? Join our August Scam Chat Wednesday sessions with the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation to hear experts break down scams and teach you how to protect your money, data, and peace of mind.

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.

Fraud in the United States cost an estimated $158.3 billion in 2023. Learn how national efforts including AARP's work are addressing the rise in scams and how you can help protect others.

REGISTER NOW for the November event, Friday November 21st at 10:30am

Your Monthly Guide to Spotting, Avoiding, and Reporting Scams