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Scams & Fraud
Read This Important Message from AARP VI State Director, Troy De Chabert-Schuster
As tax season nears, AARP Pennsylvania is alerting residents aged 50 and older about a rise in scams involving criminals posing as IRS agents. These fraudsters aim to steal money and personal information by exploiting fear and uncertainty.
Join us for a live, virtual event at 11 a.m. CT on Wednesday, April 2. Scammers posing as IRS agents or Treasury Department officials are out there, calling and trying to convince taxpayers that they owe back taxes.
All too often, victims of fraud are repeatedly deceived by the same criminals regarding the same scheme. Or, once victimized, some are that much more ms.vulnerable to new sca
Join AARP in Oakland for upcoming fraud prevention events.
AARP Mississippi will have document-shredding events throughout the state. Reserve your spot. Documents will be shredded on-site, free of charge. Shredding documents helps safeguard sensitive information from identify thieves and helps prevent fraud.
One of the most popular ways for criminals to steal money and sensitive information is by impersonating a trusted source—often a government agency. According to the Federal Trade Commission, victims of government impostor scams reported over $577 million stolen from them in 2024 – and due to underreporting, that’s likely a vast undercount.
There's been a twenty-fold increase in bank impersonation scams since 2019.
One of the most popular ways for criminals to steal money and sensitive information is by impersonating a trusted source—often a government agency.
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