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Avoiding Abusive Lenders
Watch out for deceptive lending practices that can put you and your home at risk.
Block Your Credit Reports to Prevent ID Theft
Here’s why and how you should put a freeze on your credit report to block access by identity thieves.
Credit Card Fraud
Credit card fraud costs you lost time, great inconvenience, and money. AARP talks about how to protect yourself from credit card fraud.
Dollars and Dents: Staged Car Accidents
Older drivers can be the innocent victims of staged car accidents. Know what to do if you get involved in an accident to protect yourself against this kind of insurance fraud.
Door-to-Door Sales: Protect Yourself from Fraud
AARP explains how to protect yourself from door-to-door sales fraud. That friendly salesperson may be a con artist.
Giving That Counts
Be cautious when making charitable donations to strangers who say the money will go to disaster victims.
Identity Theft Exposed
When someone uses your personal financial information to apply for loans, credit cards or leases, that’s identity theft. Protect yourself.
Medicare Fraud Hurts You
The Medicare program has lost billions due to fraud and abuse. AARP outlines what you can do to cut the losses.
Nigerian Money Offer Scams
Nigerian money offer scams are among the most common types of fraud arriving by email. AARP tells you how to recognize them and how (not) to respond to them.
Payday Loans Don't Pay
AARP explains the pitfalls of payday loans and suggests alternatives for borrowing money.
Privacy Protections for Online Job Seekers
Posting your resume online opens the risk of identity theft. AARP explains how you can protect your privacy.
Stop Dishonest Telemarketers
Older people are most at risk from dishonest telemarketers who are out to steal your money. Learn how to defend yourself.
Sweepstakes Action
Stop the flow of unwelcome sweepstakes promotions.
Travel Fraud: Go to Paradise, Not to the Cleaners!
Don't turn your travel dream into a travel nightmare. AARP offers tips on how to avoid travel scams.
Wire Transfers Are Scam Signs
If you receive an email asking for a wire transfer, it’s probably a scam.
Work-At-Home Scams
You won’t get rich falling for work-at-home schemes. They promise big financial rewards but don’t deliver. AARP tells you how to recognize and avoid these scams.
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