Coronavirus Scams
Fraudsters Pose as COVID-19 Contact Tracers
Cooperate only with real health departments and safeguard your sensitive data
Fraudsters Are Distorting Face Mask Exemption Rules
ADA does not excuse all people with disabilities from mask requirements, Justice Department says
Pandemic Scammers Target Older Americans on Medicare
HHS fields hundreds of fraud complaints tied to COVID-19
How to Spot Paycheck Protection Program Scams
Fraudsters target small businesses seeking help from federal pandemic loan fund
FRAUDCAST: Scammers Turn Up the Heat
Did you know that scammers are using the coronavirus to target unsuspecting people? Learn more at a free fraud prevention webinar from AARP.
RegisterStimulus 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
How International Fraud Rings Target Older Americans
From phone and email scams to imposter fraud, see how they operate
Older Adults Slower to Adopt Payment Apps
AARP study finds many do not recognize scam risks when using PayPal, Venmo, other platforms
FRAUD RESOURCE CENTER
Learn how to spot and avoid common scams
