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AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM is a free resource for all. With AARP as your partner, you’ll learn how to proactively spot scams, get guidance from our fraud specialists if you’ve been targeted, and feel more secure knowing that we advocate at the federal, state, and local levels to protect consumers and enforce the law.

AARP Kentucky has volunteer speakers available for groups and organizations upon request.

Español | AARP strongly supports the Paid Family Leave program because family caregivers who work shouldn’t have to choose between caring for a loved one and making a living.

With over 27,000 members and 3,000 local events nationwide since launch, the Ethel Gathering Groups SM empower women to create meaningful friendships, share experiences, and build supportive communities across the country.

Weak passwords are one of the biggest cybersecurity risks today.In fact, a recent AARP report revealed that 65% of Americans do not use distinctly different passwords on all their accounts. That means when one account is compromised, others are at risk.

By Christian Nisttáhuz

Scams are epidemic these days as criminals use every conceivable avenue to separate consumers from their cash. It makes sense that they frequently pretend to be big companies or institutions affiliated with millions of people (potential victims, in their minds).

Fraud cost veterans, service members, and their families $477 million in 2023, according to the latest Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data, and this only includes fraud that was reported. With over 85% of veterans having encountered service-related scams in the last 12 months, now is a great time to review some of the most prevalent scams targeting current and former service members.

Aletha is one of more than 3.4 million Texans who perform a great labor of love: caring for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones so they can remain in their homes. These family caregivers are sometimes on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week – and often they can’t even take a break. But they wouldn’t have it any other way.

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