Scams & Fraud

If you have a cell phone, you've probably noticed an increase in text messages from people you don't know.

Gift cards are popular and convenient… and not just for gifts. Con artists have latched onto gift cards as a quick form of payment in their scams. We need state legislators to step up to better protect us. AARP Iowa is advocating for common sense legislation that would require retailers selling gift cards to post a notice informing consumers about what gift card scams are and who to contact if they suspect a scam.

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The month of October was declared by Congress in 2004 to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, During each October, the public and private sectors and tribal communities work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Here are four important steps to staying safe online.

The month of October was declared by Congress in 2004 to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, During each October, the public and private sectors and tribal communities work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Here are four important steps to staying safe online.

A new state law has created a restitution fund to help pay back older North Dakotans who have lost money to investment fraud.

The AARP offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota, along with the Better Business Bureaus of both states, are teaming up to host a fraud awareness event on Tuesday, Oct. 24, in La Crosse.

AARP Louisiana is hosting a telephone town hall to help people avoid scams, particularly during the holidays.

AARP Long Island is hosting two events to help residents safely dispose of unneeded medications and to shred sensitive documents.

It’s open enrollment season, which also means it’s Medicare fraud season. Learn how you can protect yourself.