Consumer Issues FAQ
How can I get
telemarketers to stop calling me at home?
What is a Reverse
Mortgage?
Does AARP have
information about caregiving?
What is AARP doing
about predatory lenders?
How do I obtain
information about a Personal Emergency Response System
(PERS)?
What should I look for
in a living trust?
If your question is not answered here,
please contact
us.
Answers to Consumer Issues Questions
Q: How can I get telemarketers to stop
calling me at home?
A: Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and have your phone number
placed on their National Do Not Call Registry. You can register
your name online on the FTC Web site or call
1-888-382-1222.
Q: What is a Reverse
Mortgage?
A: A reverse mortgage is a loan against your home that you do not
have to pay back for as long as you live in your home. For more,
visit the AARP Reverse Mortgage Web site.
Q: Does AARP produce information
about caregiving?
A: Yes. Visit our Caregiving Web site.
Q: What is AARP doing about predatory
lending?
A: AARP has been working to promote consumer protections against
predatory lending at both the federal and state levels, and has
been involved in several lawsuits to protect older homeowners who
have been victimized by these practices. For additional information
and resources, please visit AARP's Financing Homes and Fixing Homes web pages.
Q: How do I obtain information about a
Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)?
A: The Federal Trade Commission publishes a report with general
information about how a PERS works and what to consider when
shopping for one. For more details, visit the FTC
Web site or call 1-877-382-4357.
Q: What should I look for in a living
trust?
A: Please be aware that AARP does not endorse any living trust product or company. You may be interested in reviewing our publication “The Truth About Living Trusts” (D18113), which explains the differences between wills and living trusts and discusses how you can begin to decide what is appropriate for you. To order online, send an email to Member@AARP.org. Be sure to include the publication title, stock number, and your complete name and mailing address.
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