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Scams & Fraud
The threat posed by Hurricane Harvey remains extreme, and Texans should continue to heed the warnings of local officials and emergency personnel. The safety and security of everyone is a top priority for AARP.
In 2023, post-disaster fraud cost Americans over $9.3 billion, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). With hurricane and wildfire season in full swing, it’s important to remind ourselves that when the clouds roll out and the smoke clears, criminal scammers tend to move in.
Many Americans are on the hunt for the perfect remote job or side hustle, and criminal scammers are ready to exploit these ambitions. 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.
Karen from Barnstead loves to cook and is always on the lookout for new recipes. One day, while surfing the web for a new addition to her cookbook, a pop-up came across her screen.
Last year, Texans faced 429,000 fraud cases, including identity theft, with losses of $636.4 million, according to the Federal Trade Commission
AARP Fraud Watch Network™ offers free emotional support sessions for people affected by fraud.
Wendy used to stay at timeshares as a guest until decided to purchase her own Florida timeshare that would be her home away from her home in Pembroke, NH. It was a great deal, so she bought a legitimate timeshare for $2,000 through the resort.
Learn about romance scams in Texas.
AARP Wyoming has enlisted the help of Glendo native and Wyoming Women’s Basketball Star Allyson Fertig to spread AARP’s message on stopping scams and fraud.
When we change how we talk about fraud and remove language that blames victims, we demonstrate more compassion and understanding of the victim experience. That can lead to more victims reporting to law enforcement and seeking needed support. Changing our words can change outcomes.
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