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Scams take many forms so being aware and understanding the variety of ways criminals use to steal money can help you stay a step ahead of scams. Scammers may seek payment through hard-to-trace methods with few or no protections including gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, peer-to-peer apps and, more recently, gold bars.

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.

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Under a new city ordinance in Omaha, individuals or businesses operating or providing access to a cryptocurrency ATM must post a written notice that warns consumers of the potential fraud risks associated with using such machines.

This series will be delivered through AARP’s Older Adults Technology Services (OATS), an award-winning social impact organization with a mission to “harness the power of technology to change the way we age.”

Scammers are continually perfecting their scams, getting more sophisticated, learning new techniques with new technology, and honing their methods to better manipulate their targets. If we really want to keep ourselves - and our money - safe from fraud, we must all come to terms with one thing: our personal information is likely already out there.

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