AARP Utah

AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM is a free resource for all. With AARP as your partner, you’ll learn how to proactively spot scams, get guidance from our fraud specialists if you’ve been targeted, and feel more secure knowing that we advocate at the federal, state, and local levels to protect consumers and enforce the law.

Many people start the new year off with New Year's resolutions. But if you're anything like me, you break them, early and often.

Looking for guidance on how to pass along property to family members or others in your will?

Receiving a call from an unknown number may seem harmless, but it could be the start a scam. Criminals are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to deceive you into revealing personal information or making payments.

With over 27,000 members and 3,000 local events nationwide since launch, the Ethel Gathering Groups SM empower women to create meaningful friendships, share experiences, and build supportive communities across the country.

Weak passwords are one of the biggest cybersecurity risks today.In fact, a recent AARP report revealed that 65% of Americans do not use distinctly different passwords on all their accounts. That means when one account is compromised, others are at risk.

Caregiving may be one of the most important, and challenging, roles you’ll ever take on.

AARP Utah has long partnered with the United Way of Northern Utah and right now they are looking for volunteers. Through their AmeriCorps program, they are looking for math tutors for students at Bonneville and Lincoln Elementaries. Volunteers would mentor students during school hours, are eligible for a stipend, and must pass a background check.

Scams are epidemic these days as criminals use every conceivable avenue to separate consumers from their cash. It makes sense that they frequently pretend to be big companies or institutions affiliated with millions of people (potential victims, in their minds).

Fraud cost veterans, service members, and their families $477 million in 2023, according to the latest Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data, and this only includes fraud that was reported. With over 85% of veterans having encountered service-related scams in the last 12 months, now is a great time to review some of the most prevalent scams targeting current and former service members.