Scams & Fraud

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to remind ourselves of the importance of online safety and the threats that exist in our increasingly digital world. As technology continues to play a significant role in our daily lives, AARP Pennsylvania is dedicated to helping individuals, especially older Pennsylvanians, stay safe online.

As many ways as there are for fraudsters to poach your identity, there are also many simple steps you can take to help keep them at bay. This workshop helps review your ID protection checklist with simple steps you can start using today to protect your identity.

Learn how to stay ahead of criminals with a free bimonthly webinar series that delves into everything from artificial intelligence to cryptocurrency to romance scams.

Did you miss a virtual class offered by AARP? Starting this month, you can access AARP South Carolina programming on your own schedule, using Learn On-Demand.

AARP Idaho has assembled finance and aging experts to discuss ways older residents can avoid being targets of fraud. For more information about the speakers and how to register click HERE.

Research shows that people who are familiar with how a scam works are 80% less likely to engage in it, but how can you stay up to speed when criminals are constantly changing their tactics?

In recognition of his work during the 2017 Regular Texas Legislative Session, state Sen. Kelly Hancock (R-North Richland Hills) has been presented a Texas Legislative Leadership Award from AARP Texas, a nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization for older Texans.

Stay Safe with Our Free Shredding Events and Fraud Prevention Workshops

Stay one step ahead of identity theft. Shredding confidential documents you no longer need is an excellent way to protect your personal information.

Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps like Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App have made sending money between family and friends easier than ever before. But consumers beware