Scams have become a regular part of life, whether it’s a suspicious email, a fake phone call, or someone pretending to be someone else online. They can show up in all kinds of ways, like tech support pop-ups, romance scams, or fake messages that seem to come from government officials.
While all AARP Smart Driver™ in-person classes have been canceled through December 31, 2020, the eight-hour course is available online at: http://www.aarpdriversafety.org. A discount of 25 percent off the course price is in effect through the end of the year. Use the promo code: DRIVINGSKILLS. The Promo Code box is located on the course registration page. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate that can be presented to their insurance companies for the multiyear discount.
Financial exploitation is the most common form of elder abuse in the U.S., and the average victim loses $120,000. We also know this crime is severely under-reported.
As Virginia prepares for the coming flu season, hospitals and health care providers and organizations representing state and local government, businesses, educators, and many other stakeholders and communities of interest in the Commonwealth have joined together to issue this statement to promote the importance of getting a flu shot – now, more than ever, during the COVID-19 global pandemic.