fighting fraud

Although robo-calls have been illegal for a decade (unless you have given the company permission to call you), the calls keep coming. Now, illegal robo-callers use a technique called “spoofing” to make it look like the number is local, matching not only your area code but your three-digit prefix.

Every 2 seconds someone’s identity is stolen.

Every 2 seconds someone's identity is stolen. But you can take steps to protect yourself. Join us to fight back against fraud at an AARP Fraud Watch Network Shred Fests in the Northwestern Ohio cities of Lima, Defiance and Toledo!

From ensuring health care access and affordable utilities to fighting fraud and supporting veterans, AARP Michigan advocates on policy issues that matter the most to Michigan residents age 50 and over and their families.

Enjoy time with family, friends and AARP at a Mahoning Valley Scrappers Game at Eastwood Field with tickets discounted for AARP members and households. These specially priced lower box tickets are $8 (normally $10) for the September 1st game against the State College Spikes. First Pitch is at 7:05 pm. Show us your AARP Card at our table on the concourse for a free gift (while supplies last) and for valuable information.

AARP Live returns Thursday, April 17,  with a conversation about financial security.