Fighting Fraud & Stopping Scams in the Bay State

Knowledge gives you power over scams. The AARP Fraud Watch Network equips you with reliable, up-to-date insights, and connects you to our free fraud helpline so you can better protect yourself and loved ones.

On the second Tuesday of every month, take just 30 minutes to tune in online to our Fraud Talk Tuesday to stay up to date on the latest scams plaguing the Bay State. All recordings of past information sessions are posted on our YouTube Page here.

Fraud Talk Tuesday: Real Estate Scams
Tuesday, December 10 at Noon
Real Estate Scams to look out for: Whether you own your own home, looking to buy one or thinking about renting, scammers can be right there with you. We’ll look at home and apartment rental scams, reverse mortgage and mortgage relief scams. Join us to explore real estate scams to look out for, how to avoid them and what to do if you’ve been targeted.
Click here to Register

The AARP Fraud Watch Network^TM is a free resource for all. With AARP as your partner, you’ll learn how to proactively spot scams, get guidance from our fraud specialists if you’ve been targeted, and feel more secure knowing that we advocate at the federal, state, and local levels to protect consumers and enforce the law. If you are in need of immediate assistance- call the toll-free AARP Fraud Watch Helpline: 877-908-3360. Click here to learn more about the AARP Fraud Watch Network^TM.

The AARP Fraud Watch Network Scam-Tracking Map shows scams reported in your area in real time. Report your scam to warn your neighbors and see what else has been reported near you. Click here to access the map.

Find Support If you've been targeted by scams or fraud, you are not alone. Our trained fraud specialists provide support and guidance on what to do next and how to avoid scams in the future. The AARP fraud helpline, 877-908-3360, is free and available to anyone. We also offer online support sessions for further emotional support.

Additional Resources:

• The Attorney General's Consumer Hotline: (617) 727-8400
• The Attorney General's Elder Hotline: 1-888-243-5337
• How/When to freeze your credit - https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2023/check-credit.html
• IdentityTheft.gov
• AnnualCreditReport.com or call 1-877-322-8228)
• Federal Trade Commission to report fraud- https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/
• FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): www.IC3.gov/complaint

Sign up for free, biweekly Watchdog Alerts to have information on the latest scams delivered right to your email and phone.

Trained AARP Massachusetts volunteers may be able to assist you by providing a dynamic speaker to help fight fraud for your next event. Speakers are all AARP volunteers. Presentations are a free community service offered by AARP, they range from 30 to 60 minutes in length, and can be either virtual or in person.
Please click this link to submit our presentation request form with a minimum of 6-8 weeks notice prior to your request date(s). Then a volunteer scheduler will be in touch with you about the next steps