Scams & Fraud

Fight Fraud with the FBI & AARP Utah

Bring your sensitive documents to be shredded for free on-site

Learn how to spot a sweepstakes scam.

Signed by the governor in March, the law caps daily transactions at $2,000 for new crypto ATM customers and $10,500 for existing ones. It also requires crypto ATM operators to be licensed, to post notices warning consumers about the fraud risks associated with using the machines and to provide refunds to customers who report an incident of fraud within 30 days after the transaction.

New Georgia police officers are now required to take a course to identify fraud, abuse and neglect of older adults and people with disabilities.

Safely dispose of old tax returns, bank statements and other important documents during AARP’s free shred events, held in locations across the state from May through July.

Local officials in Delaware are warning consumers about a crime that could jeopardize their homes: deed fraud.

AARP Louisiana’s Speakers Bureau will hold a series of workshops throughout the year designed to inform, empower and inspire people of all ages.

Maryland consumers reported losing nearly $94 million to cryptocurrency fraud in 2023, according to the most recent FBI data.

Yes, the TSA deadline has been announced for early May. Learn about what scams you'll need to look out for.