Scams & Fraud

FBI intelligence analyst Erin Smith says Kentuckians should know that being targeted by a scammer is not something to be embarrassed about. It can happen to anyone at any age, says Smith, who is based in Louisville.

Newly elected Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield talked with the Bulletin about ways to prevent fraud — and what drives him to protect older Oregonians.

AARP is helping the Indianapolis Public Library system expand its fraud prevention programming to combat rising fraud losses among older residents. The Outsmarting Scammers series will include consumer protection presentations from the Office of the Indiana Attorney General.

Under a new city ordinance in Omaha, individuals or businesses operating or providing access to a cryptocurrency ATM must post a written notice that warns consumers of the potential fraud risks associated with using such machines.

An AARP Arizona volunteer teaches older residents how to be alert to prevent ever-evolving scams.

By building trust and forging deep emotional connections, scammers can manipulate their victims into making financial decisions they would not normally consider.

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Scammers are criminals. The best way to stop a scam is to spot the red flags!

Have you ever heard of a cryptocurrency (crypto) ATM before? Do you know what crypto ATMs are used for, how they work, or where they’re located? If you answered “No” to any of these questions, you're not alone! Most Floridians are unfamiliar with these machines – which is why scammers are exploiting crypto ATMs to steal millions of dollars from Floridians every year.

AARP Florida and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) urge Floridians to beware of cryptocurrency ATM payment scams.