Every two seconds in the US, someone's identity is stolen, resulting in tens of billions of dollars landing in the pockets of con artists and other unsavory criminals. AARP South Dakota is warning our members to be extra vigilant as tax season comes to a close. South Dakotans filed more than 3,200 consumer complaints of fraud and identity theft last year, 33% of which were employment or tax-related.
The main run of the 2018 South Dakota Legislative Session has ended but AARP South Dakota and our advocates continue to fight for and equip the 50+ in our state to live their best lives. Take a moment to review all of our work in South Dakota, and look forward to the year ahead.
A surge in television, radio and internet ads from law firms and lawsuit marketing companies is causing some patients to take serious risks. While “opt-in” notices are required for law firms bringing class action complaints, the rhetoric of these ads have frightened some patients into stopping critical life-saving medications without consulting a healthcare practitioner.
The main run of the 2018 South Dakota Legislative Session has ended and AARP SD is proud to have worked on many important issues that impact the 50+ population in South Dakota.
Scammers are now going to the Social Security Administration website and setting up “my Social Security” accounts for workers that are of retirement age in an attempt to steal their retirement benefits. People age 62 and older face the highest risk from this scam!