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Scams & Fraud
Free AARP Rhode Island document shredding keeps you one step ahead of identity theives.
AARP Mississippi will have document-shredding events throughout the state. Reserve your spot. Documents will be shredded on-site, free of charge. Shredding documents helps safeguard sensitive information from identify thieves and helps prevent fraud.
One of the most popular ways for criminals to steal money and sensitive information is by impersonating a trusted source—often a government agency. According to the Federal Trade Commission, victims of government impostor scams reported over $577 million stolen from them in 2024 – and due to underreporting, that’s likely a vast undercount.
There's been a twenty-fold increase in bank impersonation scams since 2019.
One of the most popular ways for criminals to steal money and sensitive information is by impersonating a trusted source—often a government agency.
Scams take many forms so being aware and understanding the variety of ways criminals use to steal money can help you stay a step ahead of scams. Scammers may seek payment through hard-to-trace methods with few or no protections including gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, peer-to-peer apps and, more recently, gold bars.
Protecting Montanans from fraud & identity theft has long been an AARP priority. Take advantage of FREE document shredding on Fraud Fighting Fridays
While scams take many forms, scammers may seek payment through a few hard-to-trace methods with few or no protections, including gold bars.
AARP California is hosting in-person fraud presentations, shred events, and cybersecurity workshops across San Diego in May, June, and July!
AARP NY, Lawmakers and Law Enforcement Urge Boost for Fraud Protections
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