Alcester, SD AARP Local Offers News

Tax Help Available for Older Adults in South Dakota Starting February 2

Posted on 01/06/26

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is providing free in-person and virtual tax assistance and preparation from February 2 through April 10.…
Keep the HO-HO-HO in Your Holidays by Avoiding Scams

Posted on 11/13/25

Holiday season is supposed to be joyful, but scammers can take the happy out of the holidays.…
This Phone Call Can Help You Fight Fraud

Posted on 11/10/25

Scammers are always at work, trying to get your personal information or your money.…
AARP Joins Aspen Institute Fraud Task Force

Posted on 09/30/25

Fraud today is largely run by sophisticated, large-scale operations led by transnational crime groups, stealing an estimated $158 billion from Americans in a single year.…
Facebook or Fakebook? Watch Out for Social Media Cloning Scams.

Posted on 09/30/25

Nearly all of us use social media to stay connected with friends and family.…
Medicare Open Enrollment Scams

Posted on 09/30/25

October marks the start of Medicare open enrollment, and unfortunately, the peak season for Medicare fraud.…
Fighting Fraud This Fall: Free Shred Events & Coffee with the Attorney General

Posted on 08/27/25 - By Mary Michaels

Every two seconds in the US, someone's identity is stolen, resulting in tens of billions of dollars landing in the pockets of con artists.…
On 90th Anniversary, Survey Finds Social Security Viewed as More Important than Ever

Posted on 07/30/25

A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 90th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security, and even more so than five years ago.…
Grandparent Scams Meet AI

Posted on 07/15/25

You get a call from a panicked grandchild or other family member. They say they're in a time-sensitive crisis—hospitalized after a car accident or jailed for example—and beg for immediate…
Summer Heat Waves Bring Out Utility Scams

Posted on 07/15/25

The summer heat is here, and so are scammers posing as the utility company.…