Scams & Fraud

The AARP Texas 2025 Legislative Session priorities centers on health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment.

It’s the season of giving, and for those in the spirit, telling the difference between a real charity and a fake one can be a challenge. Legitimate charities make a big push at year-end for last-minute annual donations. Scammers know this and make their own end-of-year push to line their pockets.

AARP Connecticut works with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to advocate for and support policy and regulations that are in the best interest of people 50+ and their families in Connecticut.

Weak passwords are one of the biggest cybersecurity risks today.In fact, a recent AARP report revealed that 65% of Americans do not use distinctly different passwords on all their accounts. That means when one account is compromised, others are at risk.

More than 85% of veterans have encountered scams in the past year, according to FTC data. Here is what to look for.

Scam artists have a shiny, new tool to take your hard-earned money. While the nature of the scam remains consistent—often preying on our emotions or manufacturing a sense of urgency—the method of getting your money is evolving with technology. Instead of purchasing gift cards or transferring money through wire services, the use of crypto ATMs is on the rise, and they are popping up at convenience stores, gas stations and other high-traffic areas in your community.

It’s the season of giving, and for those in the spirit, telling the difference between a real charity and a fake one can be a challenge.

Many common scams take on new looks around the holidays as criminals ramp up their efforts. AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM has you covered. Explore our collection of free tools and resources, so you know what to watch out for this season.

It’s the season of giving, and for those in the spirit, telling the difference between a real charity and a fake one can be a challenge. Legitimate charities make a big push at year-end for last-minute annual donations. Scammers know this and make their own end-of-year push to line their pockets.

New AARP Report Highlights Steady Increase in Consumer Fraud