6 Top Scams to Watch Out for in 2024 - AARP
WEBDec 20, 2023 · Call the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline at 877-908-3360 or report it with the AARP Scam Tracking Map. Get Watchdog Alerts for tips on avoiding such scams.
Top Scams Targeting Older Americans in 2021 - AARP
WEBApr 1, 2021 · Zoom phishing emails, celebrity impostors on social media and account takeover texts are plaguing older adults in 2021. Here’s how to stay safe.
7 Scams Reported on AARP’s Fraud Watch Network Helpline
WEBJun 6, 2022 · From requests for genetic testing to fake arrest warrants, here's how crooks are deceiving consumers. Here are seven actual scam phone pitches we’ve logged recently at the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline, with names and details changed to protect individuals’ privacy.
Scam, Fraud Alerts - Protect Your Digital Identity - AARP
WEBGet notified about the latest scams in your area and receive tips on how to protect yourself and your family with the AARP Fraud Watch Network.
Scam-Tracking Map - Find and Report Scams Near You - AARP
WEBStay updated on fraud in your community using AARP's Scam-Tracking Map. Search for scams by zip code or report a scam occurring in your local area.
How to Report Elder Abuse, Financial Exploitation - AARP
WEBJan 26, 2022 · Family members and caregivers are “uniquely positioned” to spot signs that an older loved one is being financially exploited and are most likely to report the abuse, according to a 2020 report from AARP’s BankSafe initiative, which works with financial institutions to prevent elder fraud.
How AARP Fights Fraud and Scams Targeting Older Americans
WEBFraud schemes and scams aimed at older Americans are not unique to the digital age. They’ve been around from “the days of the medicine man,” as Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, AARP’s founder, testified in 1963 before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging.
How do I report scams and fraud? - AARP
WEBJan 14, 2024 · How do I report scams and fraud? If you or a loved one suspect fraud, or want to learn about existing scams near you, visit AARP's Fraud Watch Network to look up and report a scam in your area. Our scam-tracking map has real-time alerts from law enforcement in your state.
10 Common Scams That Target Seniors and How to Avoid Them
WEBFeb 2, 2024 · Common scams targeting seniors include AI-powered scams, funeral scams, tech support scams, government imposter scams, grandparent scams, internet scams, investment scams, check fraud,...
Scams Against Older Adults | Consumer Advice - Federal Trade …
WEBThe scams usually involve someone supposedly spotting fraud or criminal activity on one of your accounts, offering to help “protect” your money, sometimes asking you to share verification codes, and always telling you to move money from your bank, investment, or retirement account.