Scam News and Alerts
How to Steer Clear of Customer Service Scams
Avoid these common schemes criminals use to steal cash or personal information
Keep an Eye Out for the Latest Travel Scams
Don’t let criminals steal your fun with fake booking sites, bogus deals and other rip-offs
Fraud Prevention
Follow This Advice Before Accepting a Stranger’s Check
Criminals take advantage of the delay before a payment clears
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Identify and Avoid These Common Social Security Scams
Learn about the different ways criminals perpetrate fraud and how to protect yourself from scammers
AARP's Fight Against Fraud
AARP Backs Effort to Improve SSA's Assistance for Identity Fraud Victims
Congressional bill calls for streamlining help for older adults whose Social Security numbers have been stolen or misused
Broad Approach Needed to Combat Fraud, AARP Tells Congress
AARP addressed financial fraud's devastating impact on older adults
More on Fraud
Title Fraud Thiefs Steal Your Identity — Then Your Home
Criminals can use public information to victimize both buyers and owners in this real estate scam
Are You a Scam Victim? You Might Get Hit Again by Taxes
Advocates are working to change federal laws to separate fraud losses from taxable income
What to Know to Protect Yourself Against Bank Scams
It can be hard to tell whether you’re being contacted by your bank or a criminal
Do You Really Need an RFID-Blocking Wallet or Purse?
Experts say not to waste your money — but warn that thieves can swipe your data in other way
What to Do After You’ve Experienced a Scam
Take these steps to protect your bank accounts and personal information, and find the support you need
15 of the Worst Things to Keep in Your Wallet
With identity theft rampant, keep only the essentials in your pocket or purse (Members Edition)
How to Avoid ‘Wrong Number’ Text Scams
Criminals pretend to contact you accidentally to lure you into a crypto investment or other scheme
Keep Those With Cognitive Decline Safe From Scams
Key steps to protect vulnerable family members’ finances in an age of rampant fraud
‘Shark Tank’ Stars Fed Up as Scammers Use Their Images
Criminals manipulate their photos and videos in ads for weight-loss products, keto gummies
Glossary of Scam and Fraud Terminology
From A to Z, here’s a guide to the frequently used lingo of deception
