Scams & Fraud

AARP Nebraska is pleased to announce Senator Eliot Bostar of Lincoln (District 29) as the recipient of its Community Fraud Fighter Award. This prestigious AARP award represents a select, bipartisan group of elected officials, law enforcement, and other partners across the country who have made significant efforts to prevent fraud.

October marks the start of Medicare open enrollment, and unfortunately, the peak season for Medicare fraud. From October 15 to December 7, eligible beneficiaries can review options and make changes to their Medicare health and Part D prescription drug plans. But not every offer is what it seems.

Fraud today is largely run by sophisticated, large-scale operations led by transnational crime groups, stealing an estimated $158 billion from Americans in a single year.

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.