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Scams & Fraud

Don’t let scammers ad-vertise their way into your wallet this new year; here are three tips to stay ahead of social media shopping scams.
AARP advocates for stronger consumer protections to combat scams. Join our efforts in the fight against fraud.
The holiday bills are piling up. Avoid these scammers by doing your homework.
Advocating for what is important to our members and giving you a voice at the state and federal levels is a priority for AARP Minnesota. Your voice matters. We work with local organizations and town and city officials on making our communities more livable and greater places to age with dignity and purpose.
The New Year is the perfect time to take control of your finances — but beware of criminal scammers offering quick fixes that are too good to be true.
Georgia consumers reported $158 million in fraud losses in 2022, according to FTC data.
With the state legislative session slated to begin this month, AARP’s volunteer advocacy team has started meeting over Zoom and in person in Concord to plot strategy.
Learn about the latest scams during a webinar hosted by AARP Minnesota on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m., called Scams to Spot in 2025.
Joe Gavalis and Dan Flynn each spent their careers in law enforcement going after hard-core criminals, including some in organized crime. Now retirees, the two Georgians are using their combined 75-plus years of experience to take on elder abuse.
With families searching for new furry friends this holiday season, criminals are using adorable photos and heart-tugging tales to lure in unsuspecting pet seekers.
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