AARP Georgia Partners with America’s Night Out Against Crime in Macon-Bibb
A kick off/press conference is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 11am at the Historic Terminal Station, 700 Poplar Street. AARP Georgia is collaborating with the Macon-Bibb Sheriff’s Department to...
View ArticleStay One Step Ahead of the Scammers
How was “Kenneth” able to scam 117 Kenosha area residents out of more than $6 million before he was finally nabbed by the FBI and sentenced to 10 years in prison? Simple. He convinced his victims to...
View ArticleBe Aware of Tax Identity Theft
Every two seconds, someone’s identity is stolen. And with tax season upon us, con artists are stealing Social Security numbers to file for fraudulent tax refunds. It’s a big problem. To date, the IRS...
View ArticleLive in Lexington? Learn how to beat con artists at their own game
Con artists don’t care how hard you worked. Identity theft, investment fraud and scams rob millions of Americans of their hard-earned money every year. Research shows that more than $20 billion was...
View ArticleLearn How to Outsmart The Con Artists
New frauds and scams seem to crop up daily. Identity theft, investment fraud and scams rob millions of Americans of their hard-earned money. Last year, 13 million people were the victims of identity...
View ArticleFive “Don’ts” to Prevent Mystery Shopping Scams
by Sid Kirchheimer As unsolicited emails, phone calls and mailed letters (often with fake checks) continue to recruit victims in mystery shopping scams, fraudsters have widened their net to the...
View ArticleFraud Watch Network helps protect Michigan families
Identity theft, debt collection scams, mobile phone cramming and a host of other types of fraud are pervasive these days across the state and nation. Every 2 seconds someone’s identity is stolen and a...
View ArticleFree AARP Fraud Presentation in Laconia
New frauds and scams seem to crop up daily. Identity theft, investment fraud and scams rob millions of Americans of their hard-earned money. Last year, 13 million people were the victims of identity...
View ArticleFree AARP fraud presentation in Littleton
New frauds and scams seem to crop up daily. Identity theft, investment fraud and scams rob millions of Americans of their hard-earned money. Last year, 13 million people were the victims of identity...
View ArticleAARP Offers Fraud Watch Alerts
Every two seconds someone’s identity is stolen. We are fighting back with the AARP Fraud Watch Network. It provides you with tips and resources to help you spot and avoid identity theft and fraud so...
View ArticleWatchdog Alert: Grandparents Beware!
You get a frantic call from someone claiming to be your grandson or granddaughter. The caller says there’s an emergency and asks you to send money right away. There’s a good chance this is an imposter...
View ArticleFraud Alert: That Letter from the IRS May Be a Scam
We’re hearing of a new twist to the IRS imposter scam: it’s now coming through the US Postal Service. How It Works: You receive an official-looking letter from the IRS saying you owe taxes related...
View ArticleBe Aware! Check Out These Scam Alerts
Be aware of scammers and con artistsPhoto courtesy: istock photo Scammers and con artists are busy at work! But don’t let your guard down…here are a few scam alerts to keep you safe and secure from...
View ArticleA Look Back: The Top Scams of 2016
Scam artists have been out in full force in 2016, relying on tried and true scams to bilk billions from unsuspecting victims. Here are some of the most frequently reported scams to the Fraud Watch...
View ArticleFive “Don’ts” to Prevent Mystery Shopping Scams
by Sid Kirchheimer As unsolicited emails, phone calls and mailed letters (often with fake checks) continue to recruit victims in mystery shopping scams, fraudsters have widened their net to the...
View ArticleFraud Watch Network helps protect Michigan families
Identity theft, debt collection scams, mobile phone cramming and a host of other types of fraud are pervasive these days across the state and nation. Every 2 seconds someone’s identity is stolen and a...
View ArticleFree AARP Fraud Presentation in Laconia
New frauds and scams seem to crop up daily. Identity theft, investment fraud and scams rob millions of Americans of their hard-earned money. Last year, 13 million people were the victims of identity...
View ArticleFree AARP fraud presentation in Littleton
New frauds and scams seem to crop up daily. Identity theft, investment fraud and scams rob millions of Americans of their hard-earned money. Last year, 13 million people were the victims of identity...
View ArticleAARP Offers Fraud Watch Alerts
Every two seconds someone’s identity is stolen. We are fighting back with the AARP Fraud Watch Network. It provides you with tips and resources to help you spot and avoid identity theft and fraud so...
View ArticleWatchdog Alert: Grandparents Beware!
You get a frantic call from someone claiming to be your grandson or granddaughter. The caller says there’s an emergency and asks you to send money right away. There’s a good chance this is an imposter...
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