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SEP 15, 2025
Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps like Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App have made sending money between family and friends easier than ever. But consumers beware: while these apps make exchanging money fast and convenient, they also make it quick and seamless for criminals to steal your money through a variety of tactics.
We're fighting every day to make aging easier. Your voice matters, and we help make sure that our elected officials in the Commonwealth hear it.
Find free online and local events including exercise classes, cooking demos, helpful workshops and more.
AARP speakers are available on a wide range of topics including Social Security, fraud prevention and more.
SEP 8, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making it even easier for criminals to steal people’s money, and American’s anxiety is rising. Concern is especially high around financial services, where scammers can use deepfake technology — AI-generated audio and video — to impersonate people and hack into bank accounts.
Scammers are using fake QR codes to steal personal information learn how to scan safely and avoid getting tricked
Katherine Jackson-Bickford has learned some things about life the hard way, experiences that led her to volunteer with AARP — helping others for 16 years now and counting.
Physician encourages optimism, innovation and advocacy to improve the quality of life for people as they age.
Learn simple steps to protect your personal information, strengthen your online security, and stay ahead of cybercriminals.
For nine decades, Social Security has been a stable and reliable foundation of retirement security for millions of Americans—and we believe it must remain that way for generations to come.
Explore how a recent Scam Jam event united experts, law enforcement, and community members to fight elder fraud, share real cases, and empower older adults to protect themselves.
Scammers use fake checks to trick people into sending money, learn how to spot the warning signs and protect yourself
A unique scam awareness event invited guests to step into the role of detective, solving a fictional mystery based on real scam tactics while exploring how to spot red flags and protect themselves from fraud in everyday life.
Learn how to spot sweepstakes and contest scams, recognize warning signs like upfront fees and urgent requests, and protect yourself from fraud
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