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The Perfect ScamSM is a project of the AARP Fraud Watch Network, which equips consumers like you with the knowledge to give you power over scams. 

You can join AARP for $12 for your first year when you sign up with automatic renewal. PLUS you’ll receive a FREE RFID-blocking wallet that helps protect your cards from unauthorized scans.

 

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What is AARP Membership?

AARP membership helps make possible the free resources of the AARP Fraud Watch Network, including the award-winning The Perfect ScamSM podcast, reliable, up-to-date news & insights, and the AARP Fraud Watch Network helpline, which takes calls from thousands of people a month.  You’ll feel more secure knowing we advocate at the federal, state, and local levels to protect consumers and enforce the law.

AARP’s Mission is to Empower People to Choose How They Live as They Age

AARP enriches the lives of people 50 years old and over. We’ll be right by your side, advocating for you, providing health and financial tools, volunteer opportunities and a host of other discounts and benefits. AARP is your wise friend and fierce defender here to inform and to help you and your family plan for the future.  

AARP Memberships pricing grid 1 year for $12, 3 years for $43 and 5 years for $63

Join AARP for $12 for your first year when you sign up with automatic renewal.

PLUS you’ll receive a free RFID-blocking wallet that helps protect your cards from unauthorized scans.

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Already a Member? Renew Today

Your membership will help support the free resources of the AARP Fraud Watch Network. Members are also eligible for carefully selected benefits.

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The Perfect ScamSM

A project of the AARP Fraud Watch Network, The Perfect ScamSM Podcast is a 2020 winner of The Brand & Organization Shorty Awards Social Good Award in the Content and Strategy Podcast category. 

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Fraud Resource Center

Members help support the reliable, up-to-date insights, do’s and don’ts for more than 60 tips sheets on the most common scams and frauds.

 

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AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline

Thousands of people a month receive free help from our trained fraud specialists.  

Membership FAQs

Get answers to most frequently asked questions

Membership is as little as $12 for your first year with automatic renewal and $16 per year after that; it’s risk-free and can be canceled at any time.

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When you sign up for AARP Membership you will be prompted to add your spouse or any secondary household member.  You can update this information and any other time. 

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Full AARP membership is available to anyone age 50 and over. Get immediate access to discounts, products and services when you sign up today.

Members under 50 will get access to all of the great benefits that come with a membership that aren't restricted by vendor offer requirements, such as age-restricted insurance products. It’s never too early to sign up!

Sign-up online and you will immediately receive a digital copy of your membership card, which can be used right away! You will receive a physical copy of your membership card within 3-4 weeks at your mailing address.

Your free gift will be shipped separately from your membership card and will also arrive within 3-4 weeks.

The publications are both monthly (AARP Bulletin) and bi-monthly (AARP The Magazine). So when you will receive your first publication depends on when you joined. Give AARP a call at 1-888-687-2277 to request a publication sooner, at no cost, if you’d like!

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Norton™ 360 Protection

All Norton™ 360 Protection plans offer device protection and additional layers of protection from viruses and malware. Members save up to 25% on the monthly rate of Norton™ 360 plans. Terms apply.

 

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Audible Annual Offer

With Audible, you can enjoy best-selling audiobooks, popular podcasts, and exclusive Audible Originals you can’t hear anywhere else.

 

 

When it comes to fraud prevention AARP is your wise friend, here to inform and help you proactively spot scams. 

Protecting consumers goes back to AARP’s founding. And we are still committed to it, for people of all ages.

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