Scams & Fraud

Stay a step ahead of the scammers by getting valuable information to fight fraud.

For everyone looking for a great spring break deal, there is a scammer out there looking to pounce.

According to the Federal Trade Commission, victims of government impostor scams reported nearly $509 million stolen from them in 2022.

These three tips will help you spot a potential travel scam.

Based on a Virginia Tech study, it is estimated that BankSafe-trained employees have helped prevent nearly $300 million from being stolen from the accounts of older adults since 2019. These BankSafe-trained employees play a crucial role in protecting over 230 million customers across the U.S.

The AARP Fraud Watch Network is a free resource for all. With AARP as your partner, you’ll

AARP Virginia hosts a monthly Free Coffee Fridays on the first Friday of each month in Loudoun County. The event is an opportunity to socialize and focuses on educating the community on how to handle situations pertaining to fraud. The next Loudoun County event will be 8-10 a.m. Friday, April 5 at Ridgetop Coffee and Tea, 21631 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling, VA 20166.

Americans reported $9 billion in losses to fraud in 2022—from fake sweepstakes to romance scams. In the current legislative session, AARP Minnesota is pressing state lawmakers to pass a bill that would create a state-level restitution fund for fraud victims. AARP is also targeting 40-year home contracts.

Barbara Smith of Milwaukee was doing housework when her phone rang. The voice on the other end claimed she had been summoned to appear in federal court and needed to pay $2,000 to cancel a warrant for her arrest.

Over 500 Mainers joined our town hall to learn about common scams, available resources and ways to stay safe. Missed it? No worries! The full recording is available.