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Home Repair Scams

Posted on 05/08/25

For many folks, warmer weather is the time for home repairs. Unfortunately, shady contractors are out there looking for homeowners in the market for spring and summer repairs. Contractor fraud and…
How to Make Yourself a Harder Target

Posted on 05/08/25

Criminals are always looking for ways to get your personal information to use in criminal activities. The good news is that there are many steps you can take to help protect your data and minimize…
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…
Join The Avoiding Government Impostor Scams Telephone Town Hall at 11 a.m. on April 2

Posted on 03/27/25

Join us for a live, virtual event at 11 a.m. CT on Wednesday, April 2. Scammers posing as IRS agents or Treasury Department officials are out there, calling and trying to convince taxpayers that they…
Register Here For Shred Events in Biloxi, Vicksburg, Southaven

Posted on 03/25/25

AARP Mississippi will have document-shredding events throughout the state. Reserve your spot. Documents will be shredded on-site, free of charge. Shredding documents helps safeguard sensitive…
Check Twice Before Donating

Posted on 12/14/24

It’s the season of giving, and for those in the spirit, telling the difference between a real charity and a fake one can be a challenge. Legitimate charities make a big push at year-end for…
AARP Report: Holiday Shopping Fraud Continues to Target Consumers During a Season of Joy

Posted on 12/13/24

New AARP Report Highlights Steady Increase in Consumer Fraud …
Digital Delivery Scams

Posted on 06/20/24

If you’re like many Americans, the arrival of a package at your doorstep is a common occurrence. In the age of digital shopping, it has become harder than ever to keep track of what is coming when…
A Journey Through Time: The History of Social Security

Posted on 06/20/24

In the fabric of society, few programs have woven themselves as deeply into the American culture as Social Security. The economic devastation of the Great Depression further exposed society's…
Celebrity Scams in the Age of AI

Posted on 06/20/24

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the new shiny object that has captured the world’s attention. It’s also captured the attention of criminal scammers who are using it to make their fraudulent schemes…