Scam Alerts
Data Breaches Fuel Financial Fraud
With billions of identifiers up for grabs, good cybersecurity is a must
Beware Red Flags of Apartment Rental Scams
Below-market rents, unusual payment methods are among the warning signs
Watch Out for These 8 Red-Hot Scams in 2022
Google Voice scams among new nuisances that threaten consumers
7 Scams Reported on AARP’s Fraud Watch Network Helpline
From requests for genetic testing to fake arrest warrants, here's how crooks are deceiving consumers
Social Security Impostors Stole $95 Million
9 signs that you are the target of a fraud and how to protect yourself
Tips to Safely Purchase Your Pet Online
Here's how to protect your heart and your money from pet scammers
How Beneficiaries Can Prevent Medicare Fraud
Scammers may offer free medical supplies in exchange for your Medicare number
Fraud Fighting
Your Real Friend May be Phony on Social Media
How to spot impostors on Facebook Messenger, Instagram
How to Stop Cybercriminals in Their Tracks
Crooks use a variety of tools and tactics, but smart security practices can thwart them
FCC Cracks Down on Car Warranty Robocalls
Voice service providers ordered to block traffic from group accused of making billions of illegal calls
More
Let’s Stop Blaming Scam Victims, AARP Report Says
Advocates call for a change in how we talk and think about financial fraud
8 Gripping Shows and Movies About Scams to Stream Now
Stories of brazen criminals abound on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and more
Cybercrime Cost Older Americans $3 Billion in 2021
Romance, tech support scams drive rising cost of online fraud, FBI data shows
Elder Fraud
Tech Tools to Help Guard Against Elder Financial Abuse
Websites and firms that can flag suspicious behavior
The Legal Consequences of Elder Fraud Can Be Steep
Scams are on the rise, but here are ways to fight back
