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Scams & Fraud
The AARP Fraud Watch Network is dedicated to providing people with simple tips to keep them safe from scammers. In 2021 we’ve got three simple words to keep you protected: Stop, Think and Verify.
Scammers are devising new ways to take advantage of people during the coronavirus pandemic. AARP Idaho has facts about the latest scams and tips on how to avoid them.
Scammers try to take advantage of the unsuspecting, especially older people who have nest eggs and are vulnerable to exploitation.
Nearly 8,000 fraud cases against Delawareans were reported to the Federal Trade Commission in 2019, totaling $5.7 million in losses. Delaware ranked third in the nation in per capita fraud in 2019 and seventh per capita in identity theft.
During the holiday season, scammers and fraudsters ramp up their deceptive efforts. Amy Nofziger, AARP's director of fraud victim support, outlines ways to identify, avoid and report them.
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Doug Shadel, one of the country's foremost experts on fraud, said people should be especially aware of scammers during the COVID-19 outbreak, and the holiday season when people are anxious and do a lot of shopping.
Veterans deserve our gratefulness, our respect and praise. Here's what they don't deserve: attempts to take advantage of their service.
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