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Scams & Fraud

In 2024, consumers in Michigan reported fraud losses totaling $204 million — up from $60 million in 2020. To combat such fraud, AARP is organizing events and pushing for policies to help older adults learn about and prevent scams.
AARP and other groups are fighting back against crypto scams and other types of fraud by educating Coloradans on how they can help protect themselves.
As director of the consumer protection and antitrust division for the North Dakota attorney general’s office for 30 years, Parrell Grossman always felt his work was more of a calling than a job.
Rhode Island consumers lost more than $10 million in cryptocurrency scams in 2023, according to the most recent FBI data.
In April, AARP Virginia is hosting a series of fraud prevention events to help older residents protect themselves against scams.
Jill Martin of Dover has seen first-hand how fraud can undermine someone’s self-esteem.
Free AARP Rhode Island document shredding keeps you one step ahead of identity theives.
Read This Important Message from AARP VI State Director, Troy De Chabert-Schuster
As tax season nears, AARP Pennsylvania is alerting residents aged 50 and older about a rise in scams involving criminals posing as IRS agents. These fraudsters aim to steal money and personal information by exploiting fear and uncertainty.
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