Coronavirus Scams
Psychic Scams Rise During COVID-19 Pandemic
What's in your future? Financial ruin, if you're not careful
Older Adults Targeted by Sweepstakes Scams
Losses among all ages on track to exceed $100 million in 2020
Hackers Use Facebook to Share Malicious Links
Facebook Messenger posts tied to coronavirus news likely come from compromised accounts
AARP Live Q&A Event: The Coronavirus
Experts share information about COVID-19 scams and how to protect yourself
Utility Scammers Amp It Up After Summer Storms
Don't be bullied by bad actors promising to restore your electrical power
Stimulus Check Scams
Fake Stimulus Checks Drive Traffic to Used-Car Sale
Federal lawsuit alleges deceptive and illegal tactics
This Is What a Real Treasury Check Looks Like
Secret Service reveals security features to deter fraud
Keep Your Stimulus Payment Out of Scammers’ Hands
AARP’s Fraud Watch Network is on your side during the pandemic
First Fraud Charges Involving Stimulus Loans Filed
Feds allege two men schemed to get relief money earmarked for small businesses
CFPB Director: Beware of Counterfeit Checks
Pandemic doesn't deter criminals hungry for your cash and sensitive data
In the News
IRS Lists Top 12 Tax Scams of 2020
How to keep your money and identity safe, and out of crooks' hands
Older Adults Slower to Adopt Payment Apps
AARP study finds many do not recognize scam risks when using PayPal, Venmo, other platforms
