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Scams & Fraud
Connecticut consumers lost more than $70 million to fraud in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission. The Bulletin spoke with Connecticut Attorney General William Tong (D) in April about fraud-fighting efforts.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, observed annually on June 15, aims to raise awareness about the abuse and neglect that older adults face. This day serves as a global call to action to address the challenges and injustices that elderly individuals endure, ranging from physical harm to emotional and financial exploitation.
Government programs are often the target of criminal scammers and Medicare is one of the biggest ones. Here are three trending scams in 2024.
A collection of the agencies and resources available to anyone who has been a victim of fraud or suspects a scam.
AARP Oregon is proud to announce the recognition of Ellen Klem, Director of Consumer Outreach and Education for the Office of the Oregon Attorney General, as a Community Fraud Fighter of distinction.
Summer Scam Jam June 5 and free shred event August 10
In the age of digital shopping, it can be hard to keep track of deliveries. That's one of the reasons why these scams are skyrocketing.
AARP continually stresses the need to destroy documents containing personal financial information.
CHARLOTTE — Did you know that one-out-of every ten older adults in the US experience elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation every year?
The following is a statement by AARP Texas Director Bob Jackson applauding the passage of HB 3921 by the Texas Senate today, a measure which would improve the reporting of financial exploitation targeting older Texans and would give new tools to banks and securities firms to place a temporary hold on suspicious transactions. Jackson said:
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