Scams & Fraud

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?

Estamos en la temporada de huracanes —junto con las temporadas de incendios forestales y de inundaciones— y una de las cosas que a menudo resulta de todas las pérdidas personales a causa de un desastre natural son las organizaciones benéficas falsas que ofrecen ayuda.

It’s hurricane season – along with wildfire and flooding season - and one of the things that often comes with all of the personal losses from a natural disaster are fake charities offering to help.

Los delincuentes usan muchas tácticas diferentes para robar dinero a los consumidores, y una de esas tácticas es la promesa de dinero gratis. Este verano, el Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS) está advirtiendo a los contribuyentes que estén atentos a una nueva estafa que intenta engañar a las personas para que crean que el IRS les debe un reembolso.