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Don't Be Fooled by Gift Card Scams

Posted on 12/31/23

The phone rings and the caller claims that your utilities will be shut off if you don’t immediately pay up—using a gift card. Or he says you’ve won a prize, but to claim it, you must first use a gift…
Stop the Scammers

Posted on 10/05/23

Gift cards are popular and convenient… and not just for gifts. Con artists have latched onto gift cards as a quick form of payment in their scams. We need state legislators to step up to better…
Economic Security for the Black Community: Promoting Equal Pay and Black Businesses

Posted on 08/09/23

Supporting Black businesses and advocating for pay equality is crucial for Black 50+ communities. A lack of equitable pay for Black 50+ workers can affect their retirement.…
Learn How to Spot and Avoid Scams

Posted on 06/30/23

AARP Iowa has trained Fraud Watch Network volunteers ready to educate Iowans on how to spot and avoid the latest scams.…
Housing Help Available for Some Low-income Iowans

Posted on 04/30/23

AARP Iowa is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, May 24, to raise awareness about U.S. Department of Agriculture programs that provide loans and grants to very low-income homeowners to repair, improve or…
Fight Fraud by Shredding Sensitive Documents

Posted on 03/31/23

Help protect against identify theft by safely disposing of personal documents you no longer need at one of two AARP Iowa shredding events this month.…
Iowa Voters Can Help Protect Social Security

Posted on 02/28/23

Keeping Social Security financially solvent will be AARP Iowa’s top voter engagement issue this year—leading up to the 2024 presidential caucuses.…