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Scams & Fraud
Vermonters 60 and over lost nearly $5 million to fraud in 2023, according to the FBI’s most recent data. That’s up from $1.6 million in 2020.
AARP Virginia has speakers available to provide free presentations on a wide range of subjects to groups of 15 people or more.
Newly elected Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield talked with the Bulletin about ways to prevent fraud — and what drives him to protect older Oregonians.
Criminals love tax season. But taking a few simple steps can help protect you from fraud.
As scammers increasingly use crypto ATMs to defraud older adults, AARP is pushing for daily transaction limits and other regulations.
A new state law could prevent gift card scams far beyond the state's border.
The kiosks—often located in gas stations, groceries or convenience stores—convert cash into difficult-to-trace digital currency. Growth in such scams has led to calls for legislation to better protect South Carolina consumers.
The AARP-backed bill would require employees of financial institutions to put a hold on transactions if they suspect a person 60 or older is a victim of fraud.
An AARP Arizona volunteer teaches older residents how to be alert to prevent ever-evolving scams.
The new law requires cryptocurrency-ATM operators to issue refunds to victims of fraud if they're considered new customers.
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