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Scams & Fraud

AARP Fraud Watch Network™ offers free emotional support sessions for people affected by fraud.
Rhon Williams remembers the day his father Jim called him last year and said, “I think I messed up. I lost $25,000.”
One area where AI scams are particularly dangerous is celebrity impostor scams.
With hurricane and wildfire season in full swing, it’s important to remind ourselves that when the clouds roll out and the smoke clears, criminal scammers tend to move in. 
With today’s tight real estate market there is often pressure to act quickly when you find that perfect place. Scammers know this and are waiting to pounce.
We’ve all been there; you reach for your wallet and find nothing in your pocket or purse.
Cutting corners to save money on your move could lead you right to a criminal scammer.
To connect into World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, it’s good to remember that there are things we can do to identify and stop elder financial exploitation.  
Cryptocurrency ATMs are often colorful kiosks that are popping up in supermarkets, convenience stores, gas stations, restaurants, liquor stores and even laundromats across the US.
AARP continually stresses the need to destroy documents containing personal financial information.
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