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Scams & Fraud

Fraud and scams continue to be a growing concern for Pennsylvanians, with criminals using increasingly sophisticated tactics to separate individuals from their hard-earned money. To help you stay safe, AARP Pennsylvania recently hosted a Telephone Town Hall featuring expert advice on how to spot and avoid scams.
We’re living in a digital world and there’s many new security threats you’ve never had to deal with before. But our weekly Cyber Chats series can help keep you safe while staying connected!
With work-from-home jobs increasing in popularity and employment scams on the rise, now is a great time to review the warning signs of a shady job posting.
Featuring Renowned Expert Paul Greenwood
With the increasing occurrence of natural disasters, AARP Pennsylvania is urging residents to stay vigilant against disaster relief scams. As communities come together to rebuild, fraudsters are exploiting the situation to steal money and personal information.
AARP Wyoming’s shredding events have been annual and exceptionally popular around the state, but especially so in Cheyenne as last spring’s shredding event netted nearly 16,000 pounds of paper.
Hurricane Harvey had barely stopped howling and Houston was still flooded when officials began hearing complaints of fraud targeting victims of the monster storm’s fury.
Roy, who calls Webster, NH home, has been targeted several times for “beneficiary” scams, also known as “inheritance” scams.
Trained peer facilitators conduct hour-long small group online sessions. You can join by computer, tablet, or smartphone. Discussions are confidential.
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