Scams & Fraud

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.

EN ESPAÑOL | AARP members and guests are invited to join us for free paper shredding events at select locations around New York state. Connect with AARP New York to help combat fraud and safeguard yourself from identity theft by shredding sensitive personal documents after tax season.

It’s National Consumer Protection Week—and while AARP is focused on protecting consumers year-round—this is a good time to highlight some key consumer protection tips.

Learn how to protect yourself against this burgeoning scheme.

Massachusetts Attorney General announced plans to ban junk fees starting in September. AARP backed the AG's move and appeared at news conference with the Attorney General when she made the announcement

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.

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.