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OCT 20, 2025
Nearly all of us use social media to stay connected with friends and family. Unfortunately, scammers use social media to connect with us, too. Before accepting a friend request on your social media platforms, keep these tips in mind to protect yourself from scams.
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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.
Fraud reached unprecedented levels in 2024, with a staggering $12.5 billion lost, a shocking increase of 25% over 2023.
In April, AARP Virginia is hosting a series of fraud prevention events to help older residents protect themselves against scams.
All too often, victims of fraud are repeatedly deceived by the same criminals. Once victimized, some are that much more vulnerable to new scams.
"I find it rewarding in being able to give back to the community in this way, standing up for the 50-plus people who need our help and support."
AARP Virginia State Director Jim Dau issued the following statement related to customer service changes announced by the Social Security Administration (SSA):
“Multi-domain brain training,” said Dr. Ellen Clarke, “can provide hope,” not just for dementia patients but for all aging adults.
While scams take many forms, scammers may seek payment through a few hard-to-trace methods with few or no protections, including gold bars.
Winter is still here and many of us would do just about anything to find some warm weather. Enter the cruise scam.
An AARP-sponsored tour of the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford combined two AARP goals: supporting veterans and observing Black History Month.
AARP Virginia and Cheryl Mango, associate professor of history at VSU, presented an online event that described the rich history of HBCUs in Virginia.
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