Scam Alerts
Clean Energy Scams Surge
How to spot and avoid scammers touting big savings from bogus solar and other clean energy plans
Drivers: Keep an Eye Out for New Toll Road Scams
Criminals pretend to be highway officials requesting payment after your trip
Why You Shouldn’t Answer Calls From Unknown Numbers
Avoid scams — including the ‘say yes’ or ‘can you hear me’ scam – by ignoring unsolicited callers
How Time-Share Exit Scams Work and How to Avoid Them
Scammers pretend to help owners get out of their contracts while taking their cash
What to Know About Cryptocurrency ATMs
Kiosks are everywhere, helping scammers steal cash from victims
VSAFE Set Up to Help Veteran Scam Victims
VA announces a new website and call center to protect veterans from fraud
6 Top Scams to Watch Out for in 2024
Criminals are getting more sophisticated and supercharging old scams with new technology
Many Scammers Now Ask for Payment in Gold Bars
Criminals tell victims to liquidate their savings to buy gold — then hand it over for ‘safekeeping’
Fraud Fighting
What to Do if Your Wallet Is Lost or Stolen
7 steps to prevent identity theft and money loss — plus how to replace what’s missing
How to Manage Relationships With Chronic Scam Victims
Sometimes a loved one refuses to or can’t see that they’re the victim of a scam
How to Avoid Scams on Facebook Marketplace
Scammers aim to take advantage of both buyers and sellers. Here’s how to spot and avoid them
Criminals Pretend to Be Your Pal in ‘Do Me a Favor’ Scams
An increasingly common scheme involves impostors claiming to need help buying gift cards
How, Why and When to Check (or Freeze) Your Credit Score
Monitoring your creditworthiness is key for tracking your financial health and spotting fraud
10 Worst Things to Carry in Your Wallet
With identity theft rampant, keep only the essentials in your pocket or purse
AI Fuels New, Frighteningly Effective Scams
The technology can help criminals impersonate celebs, law enforcement — or even you
Victim Support
AARP's Fraud Watch Network Helpline Is Fighting for You
Volunteers provide emotional support and practical advice to scam victims
Keep Those With Cognitive Decline Safe From Scams
Key steps to protect vulnerable family members’ finances in an age of rampant fraud
More on Fraud
Title Fraud Thiefs Steal Your Identity — Then Your Home
Criminals can use public information to victimize both buyers and owners in this real estate scam
Are You a Scam Victim? You Might Get Hit Again by Taxes
Advocates are working to change federal laws to separate fraud losses from taxable income
What to Know to Protect Yourself Against Bank Scams
It can be hard to tell whether you’re being contacted by your bank or a criminal
14 Must-Listen Podcasts About Scams and Con Artists
Find eye-opening true-crime stories and tips for avoiding fraud
What to Do After You’ve Experienced a Scam
Take these steps to protect your bank accounts and personal information, and find the support you need
How Much Do You Know About P2P and Crypto Scams?
Take this quiz to see if you are savvy about tools like Zelle and Venmo, and why criminals
How to Avoid ‘Wrong Number’ Text Scams
Crooks pretend to contact you accidentally to lure you into a crypto investment or other scheme
Woman Who Lost Everything in a Romance Scam Finds New Purpose in Life
She became a fraud-fighting ‘warrior’ after fake surgeon left her nearly penniless
Glossary of Scam and Fraud Terminology
From A to Z, here’s a guide to the frequently used lingo of deception
