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Your Guide to Avoiding Holiday Scams in Pennsylvania

Posted on 11/21/25

The holidays should feel joyful, not stressful. But with all the shopping, deliveries, and donations this time of year, it can be hard to know what’s truly safe.…
AARP Pennsylvania Warns Veterans: “Pension Poachers” Are Targeting Your Benefits

Posted on 11/06/25

Across Pennsylvania, former service members are being misled into financial decisions that could cost them their hard-earned veteran benefits. AARP Pennsylvania is urging veterans and their families…
AARP Pennsylvania Warns Consumers About Growing Cryptocurrency Scams

Posted on 09/03/25

As cryptocurrency grows in popularity, AARP Pennsylvania is urging Pennsylvanians to remain vigilant against scams that use the promise of quick profits—or the illusion of romance—to defraud…
Utility Scams Rising in PA: How to Spot and Stop Them

Posted on 07/01/25

Utility scams are surging across Pennsylvania, and AARP Pennsylvania urges adults aged 50-plus and their families to stay alert. …
AARP Pennsylvania Highlights Financial Exploitation as a Form of Elder Abuse

Posted on 06/04/25

As World Elder Abuse Awareness Day approaches on June 15, AARP Pennsylvania is drawing attention to one of the most prevalent yet underreported forms of abuse: financial exploitation. This type of…
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Posted on 06/01/25

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Welcome to AARP Local - We're Glad You're Here!

Posted on 06/01/25

AARP Local isn’t just a website – it’s your community hub, where your voice matters, your priorities come to life, and your neighbors come together. …
Fraud Busters with Mary Bach - Summer Travel Scams

Posted on 05/22/25

Summer is the perfect time to plan your next trip—but it’s also peak season for travel scams. In this episode of Fraud Busters, we’re spotlighting how criminals use fake vacation rentals, bogus…
AARP Pennsylvania Warns About Surge in Gift Card Scams

Posted on 05/06/25

Gift cards may be a convenient way to celebrate birthdays, holidays or special occasions, but scammers are increasingly using them as a tool to steal money from unsuspecting consumers. AARP…
AARP Local Resources and Events to Fight Fraud

Posted on 04/22/25

Worried About Fraud and Scams? AARP Local Resources and Events Can Help…