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AARP is thriving in Maine and we continue to offer fun and meaningful opportunities to learn, make new friends, and enjoy communities across Maine.

Nebraska’s cryptocurrency landscape has been evolving, and so have the risks associated with it. The Nebraska Legislature’s proposed Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act (Legislative Bill 609), introduced by State Senator Eliot Bostar and endorsed by AARP Nebraska, passed final reading on March 6, and now awaits Governor Pillen’s signature to become law.

Headed up by Tracy Swaim, AARP Wyoming’s 2024 Fraud Fighter of The Year, you’ll hear about the latest scams, get insights from engaging guests like local law enforcement, FBI representatives or consumer protection advocates, and test your knowledge with lively fraud trivia. Bring your questions for the live Q&A and leave feeling more confident in protecting yourself and your loved ones.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) announced this morning its hearing for a proposed rate increase for Rocky Mountain Power customers in Wyoming will now be held Tuesday, March 11 in the Wyoming Public Service Commission’s (PSC) Hearing Room located at 2515 Warren Avenue, Suite 300 in Cheyenne.

This is the second proposed rate increase in Wyoming for Rocky Mountain customers in two years with estimates suggesting the average Rocky Mountain customer could see a rate increase of between $17.17 to $31 per month.

Learn how to protect yourself against this burgeoning scheme.

Massachusetts Attorney General announced plans to ban junk fees starting in September. AARP backed the AG's move and appeared at news conference with the Attorney General when she made the announcement

AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement on Friday, February 28, related to comments about changes at the Social Security Administration (SSA):

FBI intelligence analyst Erin Smith says Kentuckians should know that being targeted by a scammer is not something to be embarrassed about. It can happen to anyone at any age, says Smith, who is based in Louisville.

Learn how to protect against scams by requesting a talk from one of AARP Iowa’s trained Fraud Watch Network presenters.