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AARP Connecticut Outlines Priorities for 2025 State Legislative Session

Posted on 12/17/24

AARP Connecticut works with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to advocate for and support policy and regulations that are in the best interest of people 50+ and their families…
AARP Fraud Watch Network Goes to the Capitol; Latest & Tips on Veteran, Black Friday/Cyber Monday, and Solar Scams; Fighting Fraud Webinars; and “Shred Fraud” Sweepstakes

Posted on 11/19/24

Across the country, someone’s identity is stolen every two seconds. Fraud is an escalating crisis, with losses far exceeding what is reported. While $9 billion in fraud losses were reported in 2022,…
Learn How to Spot Scams with Free Webinar Series

Posted on 09/30/24

Learn how to stay ahead of criminals with a free bimonthly webinar series that delves into everything from artificial intelligence to cryptocurrency to romance scams.…
AARP Fraud Watch Network: Fraud Fight Goes to White House, Amazon Imposter Scams, Homebuyers & Owners Beware, Fighting Fraud Webinars, Enter the “Shred Fraud” Sweepstakes

Posted on 07/26/24

Last year the Federal Trade Commission recorded $10 Billion in reported fraud from U.S. consumers. Because fraud is underreported, we know that actual losses are much higher.…
AARP Fraud Watch Network: Contractor & Home Repair Fraud, Digital Delivery Scams, Medicare Scam Prevention, Enter AARP Connecticut’s “Shred Fraud” Sweepstakes & More

Posted on 05/17/24

Spring has sprung and with warmer weather comes home repairs. Unfortunately, shady contractors are out there looking for homeowners in the market for spring repairs. Contractor fraud and home…
New Banking Law Aims to Curb Fraud

Posted on 03/31/24

In 2023, Americans reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud—ranging from romance and investment schemes to gift card scams—according to Federal Trade Commission data. A new state law aims to…
AARP Fraud Watch Network: Fraud in 2023 By the Numbers, Peer-to-Peer Scam Prevention, Enter AARP Connecticut’s “Freeze Out Fraud” Sweepstakes & More

Posted on 03/25/24

The numbers are in and last year was yet another historic year for fraud. The Federal Trade Commission released its annual compendium of fraud reports from 2023, and the news is shocking. For the…
AARP Connecticut Urges PURA to Deny Eversource & United Illuminating Rate Increase Requests

Posted on 03/18/24

AARP Connecticut encourages potentially impacted ratepayers to voice their position on the rate increase requests.…
AARP Connecticut “Shred Fraud” Sweepstakes

Posted on 02/23/24

Enter for a chance to win an Amazon Fire 7 Tablet and Amazon Basics Cross Cut Paper and Credit Card Home Office Shredder…
AARP Connecticut’s New Free “Fighting Fraud with AARP Connecticut” Bimonthly Virtual Series Launches Friday

Posted on 02/19/24

New virtual presentation on scam prevention launches with steps consumers can take to protect themselves from identity theft.…