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AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: Getting Help After a Scam

Posted on 02/26/25

Trained AARP volunteer fraud fighters are helping victims and their families understand what happened, report the…
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AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: Gift Card Balance Scams

Posted on 02/19/25

Beware of fake gift card balance-checking sites designed to steal both your post-holiday joy and your money.
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AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: Crypto Romance Scams

Posted on 02/12/25

In recent years, cryptocurrency scams have surged, with billions stolen annually. One of the biggest drivers of this…
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Affairs of the Heart: Protecting Yourself Against Romance Scams

Posted on 02/11/25

Romance scams are at all-time high.
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AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: Our Information is Already Out There

Posted on 02/05/25

If we really want to keep ourselves - and our money - safe from fraud, we must all come to terms with one thing: our…
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AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: Don’t Answer Calls from Unknown Numbers

Posted on 01/29/25

Receiving a call from an unknown number may seem harmless, but it could be the start a scam.
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AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: Concert Ticket Scams

Posted on 01/22/25

Getting tickets to top concerts is tough – don’t let scammers make it harder.
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AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: Utility Scams

Posted on 01/15/25

If you get a surprise call from the “utility company” threatening to shut off your service, hang up the phone.

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