Scams & Fraud

Last month Medicare announced that one of their contractors had been hacked and the personal information of 612,000 Medicare beneficiaries were stolen. The security breach put Social Security numbers, birth dates, driver’s license numbers, health insurance claims, medical history notes, prescription information and other personally identifiable information at risk.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and AARP Tennessee is partnering with the Alcatraz East Crime Museum to offer a session on ways to thwart scammers.

Many families avoid talking about money. A new AARP webinar series starting in October aims to change that — hoping to spark conversations around topics from Social Security to debt management to fraud prevention.

As con artists ratchet up schemes to get your money, AARP Arizona is working with the state attorney general’s office to help you thwart them.

Vermonters can learn about the latest scams and get tips on how to protect themselves at a Scam Jam hosted by AARP Vermont.

As communities band together to support those affected by natural disasters, AARP Pennsylvania remains vigilant against opportunistic scammers seeking to exploit vulnerabilities. Recognizing the need for awareness, AARP Pennsylvania is equipping residents with some tips to safeguard themselves from disaster-related scams.

Fight Fraud. Shred It!

When it comes to fraud, knowledge is indeed power. But how can we spread that knowledge around so more people are empowered to protect themselves.

Español | AARP in The Virgin Islands is collaborating with AARP Puerto Rico to offer a series of fraud prevention awareness virtual sessions to educate residents in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on how to protect themselves and their loved ones from fraud and scams after a disaster, during the holiday season, and to recognize financial exploitation of elders.

Cuando se trata de fraude, saber ciertamente es poder. Pero ¿cómo podemos distribuir ese conocimiento para que más personas sean capaces de protegerse?