AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: AARP Scam-Tracking Map Update

When it comes to fraud, knowledge is power. But how can we spread that knowledge so more people are empowered to protect themselves?

One great way to report what you’ve experienced is through the AARP Scam-Tracking Map (www.aarp.org/scammap). The map shows scams that people experience every day, and it also includes warnings from law enforcement. You can submit scams you’ve encountered and explore what’s being reported in your area.

Staying informed has never been easier; the AARP Scam-Tracking Map is freshly updated, with improved searchability features, a more user-friendly interface, and best of all, it is now accessible from any mobile device!

We’re all in this together – let’s share what we know so the next target doesn’t become the next victim.

Be a fraud fighter! If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.

AARP Fraud Watch Network™ is a free resource for all. Learn how to proactively spot scams or get guidance if you’ve been targeted. Visit aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork or call our dedicated helpline to speak to a fraud specialist at 877-908-3360.With about 1 million members in Virginia, AARP is the largest organization working on behalf of people age 50-plus and their families in the Commonwealth. To learn more about how AARP Virginia is working in your community, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/aarpvirginia and follow @AARPVa on X at www.X.com/aarpva.

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.