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New Data Shows Fraud Impact in Alaska
AARP Responds with Free Community Events
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Fraud continues to threaten families across the country — and here in Alaska, the impact is real.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, 4,236 Alaska fraud reports totaled $22.3 million stolen by fraud in 2025, with the most common scams involving impostor scams, where criminals pretend to be someone you trust—such as a government agency (like the IRS or Social Security), a business, a tech company, a utility provider, or even a family member—in order to create fear, urgency, or excitement and trick you into sending money or sharing personal information.
In response, AARP is hosting free in-person and virtual events, workshops, and fraud-prevention resources this April during Fraud Prevention Month. All events are in-person only at the locations listed.
Free Local Events in Alaska
Fraud Bingo
Join AARP Alaska and the Anchorage Senior Activity Center for a fun way to learn how to spot and stop scams: fraud bingo! Play for prizes while learning about different types of fraud in Alaska. Register for a grand prize drawing and enjoy lunch during social hour!
Date: Wednesday, April 1
Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Anchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 East 19th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
AARP Fraud Watch Network Teletown Hall, featuring speakers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Federal Trade Commission
Date: Tuesday, April 7
Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Call-in; dial 855-286-0294 to join the live event
Fraud Bingo
Join AARP Alaska and Chugiak-Eagle River Senior Center for a fun way to learn about fraud prevention with bingo! Find resources for reporting scams, support, tracking local fraud, timely alerts and articles on the latest scams in Alaska and tips on how to protect yourself and your community.
Date: Thursday, April 9
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Chugiak Eagle River Senior Center, 22402 Birchwood Loop Road, Anchorage, AK 99567
Let’s Talk Fraud Prevention Panel - with Anchorage FBI, Medicare Senior Fraud Patrol, and AARP Fraud Watch Network
Join AARP Alaska and partners to learn about the scams happening in Alaska and elsewhere and how to spot and stop them. Enjoy a light dinner and refreshments and hear from a panel of experts on the latest fraud attempts and ways to protect yourself, your family and your community.
Date: Tuesday, April 14
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Anchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 East 19th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Fraud Prevention and Trivia with AARP Alaska
Join AARP Alaska's Juneau volunteers for a learning opportunity with a local expert on the latest fraud in Alaska, play bingo and trivia for a fun way to learn more about ways to spot and stop scams, find resources for support and reporting fraud, tracking local scams, register for timely alerts, articles and more!
Date: Thursday, April 16
Location: Mendenhall Valley Public Library, 3025 Diamond Park Loop, Juneau, AK 99801
Fraud Bingo and Trivia with AARP Alaska
Join AARP Alaska at Wasilla Area Seniors, Inc. during the lunch hour for a fun way to learn about preventing fraud with bingo and trivia, and find resources for support, fraud reporting, spotting and stopping scams, tracking local fraud, and more!
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Location: Wasilla Area Seniors, Inc., 1301 South Century Circle, Wasilla, AK 99654
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