Minnesota Scams & Fraud
Posted on 01/02/25
If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.
The AARP Fraud Watch Network™ provides free information, tools and tips to help you protect your hard-earned dollars from frauds and scams. AARP Minnesota advocates at the state, federal, and local levels to improve consumer protections and enforce laws. If you've been targeted by scams or fraud, you are not alone.
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The AARP fraud helpline, 877-908-3360, is free and available to anyone. We also offer online support sessions for further emotional support.
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Scams to Spot in 2025
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Learn about the latest scams during a webinar hosted by AARP Minnesota on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m.
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 Bureau Civil Penalty Fund.
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 protections.AARP successfully advocated for new consumer protections in Minnesota this year, including...
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 would create a state-level restitution fund for fraud victims. AARP is also targeting 40-year home contracts.
Many common scams take on new looks around the holidays as criminals ramp up their efforts. AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM has you covered. Explore our collection of free tools and resources, so you know what to watch out for this season.
Criminals are adept at exploiting new technologies to scam consumers. AARP advocated for consumer protections to regulate virtual currency kiosks, also known as cryptocurrency ATMs.
Beat con artists at their own game and help to protect others by volunteering with the AARP Fraud Watch Network.
