Scams & Fraud

The FTC announces record losses as the scam epidemic shows no sign of abating

The Comptroller of Maryland offers tips on how to keep your money and your personal information safe from scam tax preparers.

On March 11, Governor Jim Pillen signed Nebraska Legislative Bill 609, the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act, into law. Introduced by State Senator Eliot Bostar and endorsed by AARP Nebraska, the bill successfully passed its final reading on March 6.

Winter is still here and many of us would do just about anything to find some warm weather. Enter the cruise scam.

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.

Don't let your dream vacation become a nightmare.

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.