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Scams & Fraud
Scammers are sending fake toll payment texts to steal your info. Learn how to spot the red flags and protect yourself from fraud.
As scams and fraud accelerate, AARP Maryland and others will showcase the latest trends and tips during Protect Week, to be held June 16-20. About 20 partners — including law enforcement and state officials — are involved.
Shred your sensitive materials for free at our community events in 2025! Volunteers will be available to assist you on-site as needed.
This June we’re focusing the important information you need to know about to be able to spot and stop scams. Join us on June 17 for one of our FREE ice cream events for resources and conversation about how to stop criminal scammers and protect yourself and your loved ones! And, the free cone is on us!
Our next meeting will be July 10, 2025 and we are going to learn top 3 ways to spot Weight Loss Scams
In June, AARP is co-sponsoring the third annual Fraud Prevention Conference, with sessions in person in Oklahoma City and also available virtually.
In May, the Iowa Legislature passed a bill to regulate cryptocurrency kiosks, including limiting customer transactions to $1,000 a day.
With fraud losses among older adults on the rise, AARP Virgin Islands is ramping up its efforts to educate residents and push for stronger laws to protect them.
In northwest Florida, older residents of Walton County enjoy a special connection with their local sheriff’s office.
AARP is hosting a telephone town hall with Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Wednesday, June 11.
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