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Protect Yourself from Holiday Scams: New Video Offers Essential Tips

Posted on 12/03/25

Tips to prevent holiday and winter season scams and fraud…
Avoid Common Scams by Watching “Fraud-Free Fridays”

Posted on 09/09/25

Fraud and scams continue to plague Americans of all ages, and older adults are especially vulnerable. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found that Americans lost $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024,…
AARP helps launch crypto scams prevention effort

Posted on 07/15/25

WILMINGTON, NC – Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Secretary of State Elaine Marshall joined AARP, the Wilmington Police Department, and United Way NC/NC 211 to launch a statewide effort to help…
The Summer Scam Jam helps people identify and report seasonal scams and fraud

Posted on 07/15/25

RALEIGH –Attorney General Jeff Jackson, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, and AARP fraud prevention volunteers from across North Carolina, released a new video that is available to watch anytime…
A Push To Curb Crypto ATM Fraud

Posted on 07/01/25

AARP is working with government officials, law enforcement and other groups to warn consumers about the growing problem of scams involving cryptocurrency ATMs.…
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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. …
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…
Stopping gift card theft

Posted on 04/08/25

RALEIGH — You've heard the endless stories of people stealing money off of gift cards. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), these scams cost American consumers tens of millions…
Steer clear from seasonal scams

Posted on 12/04/24

Video to help people spot, prevent and report holiday and winter season scams…