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AARP South Dakota
News and events for the 50+ and their families in the Rushmore State
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced it will no longer allow beneficiaries and those applying for Social Security to confirm their identity over the phone and, instead, will require that they do so online or in person at a local office to complete the application process.
Nearly 20 percent of South Dakotans age 45 and over are currently providing unpaid care to an adult relative or friend. Many of them are juggling those caregiving duties with full- or part-time jobs.
AARP South Dakota hosted volunteers from across the state in Pierre January 27-28 for their annual Volunteer Summit and Lobby Day at the Capitol.
Dealing with fraud in the aftermath can be scary.
We have all the information you need to know about our advocacy efforts and how you can get involved.
As we enter the holiday season, it pays to be vigilant to avoid scams or slip-ups that could put a damper on your celebrations. Here are some ways to keep your holidays happy.
An 84-year-old widow called the AARP Fraud Watch Network after accepting a free trial offer for a skin cream she had seen a famous personality touting on television. She had no idea she needed to cancel after receiving the free trial. She was sent more product at a cost of $200 and is now fighting to return the product and get her money back.
For the last 4 years, the Hegg Brothers Holiday Jam in Sioux Falls has been one of AARP SD's most popular events - bringing in more than 500 members and guests for an evening of jazz-infused holiday classics. This year, AARP SD is excited to be expanding our partnership with the popular jazz combo to include concerts in five communities all across South Dakota!
As we honor those who have served our country this Veterans Day, know that some scammers go to great lengths to target their money, their benefits, and their commitment to current and former soldiers.
Free public Wi-Fi, available at places like airports and coffee shops, are convenient, but can be risky.
In honor of Cyber Security Awareness Month, we have collected six valuable tips to help you and your family stay cyber secure:
Social media scams come in many shapes and sizes. Two fast-moving scams we've seen lately are fake ads on social media sites and promotions for phony genealogy sites. The goal with both is to steal from you, whether it's your hard earned money or your identity.
AARP South Dakota is encouraging members who care about health care, financial security, caregiving and other hot-button issues to become e-activists.
Equifax, one of the nation’s three major credit bureaus, recently announced that a data breach likely compromised the information of approximately 143 million Americans. The media swirl that ensured has left many people confused and alarmed.
Smishing is when scammers use text messaging to lure targets into sharing credit card numbers and other personal information. The name comes from combining Short Message Service or SMS (the technology used for text messages on cell phones) with phishing.
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