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Fight Fraud: Join the AARP Advocacy Team

Posted on 11/26/24

AARP Minnesota seeks volunteers to support its 2025 legislative priorities, including creating a Consumer Fraud Restitution Fund. Add your voice and make a difference.…
AARP Advocating for State Fraud Restitution Fund

Posted on 11/19/24

AARP Minnesota is pushing for the passage of legislation to create a state-level Consumer Fraud Restitution Fund (Fund) for victims of fraud, modeled after the federal Consumer Financial Protection…
Stay Cyber Aware Throughout the Year

Posted on 10/30/24

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month — a great time to remind ourselves just how much of our lives take place online and the potential threats that exist in the digital world. Any device…
Check it Twice Before Donating

Posted on 10/25/24

It’s the season of giving, and for those in the spirit, telling the difference between a real charity and a con can be a challenge. Legitimate charities make a big push at year-end for last-minute…
New Program to Help Minnesotans Save for Retirement

Posted on 09/30/24

Approved by state lawmakers in 2023, the Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program will allow employees who don’t have access to a retirement savings plan, such as a 401(k), at their jobs to…
Duluth-Superior are Talking About Social Security

Posted on 09/13/24

Given the projected Social Security shortfall in 2034, AARP is focused on helping older Americans better understand their Social Security benefits and learn about the policies that would strengthen…
Cracking Down on Scams

Posted on 08/05/24

The Federal Trade Commission reported over $10 billion in losses due to fraud and identity theft last year. AARP is committed to combating fraud by educating people about current trends and consumer…
Natural Disaster Scams

Posted on 06/21/24

It seems like natural disaster season is never ending these days. Now is a good time to remind ourselves that after Mother Nature moves out the criminal scammers tend to move in.…
Minnesota: Could a State Restitution Fund Help Fraud Victims?

Posted on 03/01/24

Americans reported $9 billion in losses to fraud in 2022—from fake sweepstakes to romance scams. In the current legislative session, AARP Minnesota is pressing state lawmakers to pass a bill that…
Scammers During the Holidays

Posted on 12/07/23

Scammers don’t take a holiday break. That’s why the AARP Fraud Watch Network™ offers a full range of free tools and resources to help you spot and avoid common scams during the holidays and…