Scams & Fraud

Both houses boost funding for in-home services yet fail to include elder financial exploitation protections in plans

AARP Real Possibilities by AARP Michigan is a weekly TV show airing every Tuesday on ABC 53 in Lansing and Jackson at 9:00 am and ABC 4 West Michigan at noon.

AARP and Wayne Public Library are teaming up for a three-part Fraud Prevention Series to help you stay informed and protected against scams. Sessions will cover identity theft and fraud prevention, recognizing government impostor scams, and safeguarding your personal information with practical strategies.

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As Kentucky recovers from recent floods, AARP and other organizations are working to make help available.

Nebraska’s cryptocurrency landscape has been evolving, and so have the risks associated with it. The Nebraska Legislature’s proposed Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act (Legislative Bill 609), introduced by State Senator Eliot Bostar and endorsed by AARP Nebraska, passed final reading on March 6, and now awaits Governor Pillen’s signature to become law.

EN ESPAÑOL | AARP members and guests are invited to join us for free paper shredding events at select locations around New York state. Connect with AARP New York to help combat fraud and safeguard yourself from identity theft by shredding sensitive personal documents after tax season.

It’s National Consumer Protection Week—and while AARP is focused on protecting consumers year-round—this is a good time to highlight some key consumer protection tips.

At AARP, we constantly track the latest fraud scams to stay one step ahead of scammers. According to the FBI’s most recent Elder Fraud Report, elder fraud complaints to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center increased by 46%, and associated losses increased by 43% in 2024. New York had the fourth highest number of complaints filed by people over the age of 60, and is the fourth highest in monetary losses in this age group, according to the FBI data.

Learn how to protect yourself against this burgeoning scheme.