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Scams & Fraud
Little Rock Shred Fest May 3, 2025
The 2024 Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book, recently released by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shows Wyomingites as having lost $20.1 million in total fraud losses in 2023 with a median fraud loss of $600 per incident. That ranks Wyoming 40th in the nation for fraud reported by population per 100,000 population.
The FTC announces record losses as the scam epidemic shows no sign of abating
The Comptroller of Maryland offers tips on how to keep your money and your personal information safe from scam tax preparers.
On March 11, Governor Jim Pillen signed Nebraska Legislative Bill 609, the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act, into law. Introduced by State Senator Eliot Bostar and endorsed by AARP Nebraska, the bill successfully passed its final reading on March 6.
Winter is still here and many of us would do just about anything to find some warm weather. Enter the cruise scam.
Senate and Assembly Budgets Stand Up for Family Caregivers But Leave Older NYers Vulnerable to Scams
Both houses boost funding for in-home services yet fail to include elder financial exploitation protections in plans
AARP Real Possibilities by AARP Michigan is a weekly TV show airing every Tuesday on ABC 53 in Lansing and Jackson at 9:00 am and ABC 4 West Michigan at noon.
AARP and Wayne Public Library are teaming up for a three-part Fraud Prevention Series to help you stay informed and protected against scams. Sessions will cover identity theft and fraud prevention, recognizing government impostor scams, and safeguarding your personal information with practical strategies.
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