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Don't Let Fraudsters Make You a Fool

Posted on 01/26/26 by Patrick Curtis

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Join AARP Alaska for a series of events starting April 1st, 2026, designed to raise awareness of how criminals operate, how to stop them, and how to report fraud and stay up to date on the latest threats. Learn from local and national law enforcement, play Fraud BINGO for fun and prizes, discover where to report and share fraud stories, where to get one-on-one help, shred your personal documents for FREE, and more!

April Fools Day - Fraud BINGO!
When: April 1, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Where: Anchorage Senior Activity Center
1300 East 19th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

Join AARP Alaska and the Anchorage Senior Activity Center for a fun way to learn about spotting and stopping scams: Fraud BINGO! Play for prizes while learning about different types of fraud in Alaska. Register for a grand prize drawing and enjoy lunch during social hour!
To register, click HERE

Age Smart-Let’s Talk!
Fraud Prevention Panel with the FBI, FTC, and Medicare Senior Fraud Patrol
Tuesday, April 14th at 5:30 p.m.
Anchorage Senior Activity Center
1300 East 19th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

Join AARP Alaska with the Anchorage FBI White Collar Crime Division, Medicare Senior Patrol, and the FTC at the Anchorage Senior Activity Center to learn about the scams happening in Alaska and elsewhere and how to spot and stop them. Enjoy a light dinner and refreshments and hear from a panel of experts on the latest fraud attempts and ways to protect yourself, your family and your community.
To register, click HERE

FREE Scam Slam Shred Day
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Anchorage Senior Activity Center
1300 East 19th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

Protect your personal information, yourself and your community—join AARP Alaska and Anchorage Senior Activity Center before, during or after Social Hour to shred for FREE!
Registration is required to use the services and can be done on-site. Please note our limit of two banker boxes or equivalent per person.
To register, click HERE

This story is provided by AARP Alaska. Visit the AARP Alaska page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.

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