Scams & Fraud

Nearly all of us use social media to stay connected with friends and family.

October marks the start of Medicare open enrollment, and unfortunately, the peak season for Medicare fraud.

An estimated 41% of American adults have lost money due to fraud or have had sensitive information obtained and used fraudulently. Scammers steal billions from consumers annually and fraud is a serious issue. AARP Iowa is committed to helping Iowans stay informed about how to avoid scams and where to find support and resources in the fight against fraud.

New bill goes into effect Friday, September 26

Bring up to two large boxes of paper for shredding and enjoy peace of mind knowing your personal information is safe. So, Join AARP Wyoming for a free drive-through shredding event, where your documents will be shredded on-site.

Identity fraud and scams are a massive and growing problem, but there are things each of us can do to protect against identity fraud, even if our data has been exposed.

AARP Wyoming will host a free paper shredding event from 10 a.m. to noon on Sept. 27 in the parking lot of the Campbell County Senior Center located at 701 Stocktrail Avenue in Gillette.

Rodriguez assumes leadership of AARP Texas on Sept. 15 to work on behalf of AARP's 2.5 million Texas members. She will lead staff in Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and more than 400 volunteers statewide.

Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps like Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App have made sending money between family and friends easier than ever. But consumers beware: while these apps make exchanging money fast and convenient, they also make it quick and seamless for criminals to steal your money through a variety of tactics.

AARP is pushing for new state laws to protect consumers.