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AARP Hawai‘i Offers Webinars to Fight Fraud in April, May

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Updated April 23, 2026

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AARP Hawai‘i is giving consumers information to help them fight fraud with free webinars in April and May on using artificial intelligence safely and fraud prevention

According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers in Hawai‘i reported $79.6 million stolen by fraud in 2025, with the most common scams involving imposter scams followed by online shopping and negative reviews, and investment fraud.

AARP Hawai‘i is holding the following events through May:

Be Smarter and Safer Online (Zoom)
Date: April 28
Time: 10 a.m.
Details: Senior Planet from AARP holds a webinar recognizing misinformation online.
Registration Information: https://events.aarp.org/event/tech4-26

Stop Fraud in the AI & Crypto Era

Date: May 14
Time: 10 a.m.
Details: Fraud expert Doug Shadel shares how scammers use AI and cryptocurrency and what you can do to shut scams down in a free webinar.
Registration Information: https://events.aarp.org/hifraud5-14

‘The Beekeeper’ Movie Showing/Fraud Resource Fair
Date: May 15
Time: 4 to 8 p.m.
Details: Watch the fraud revenge movie, "The Beekeeper," and get information on fighting back against scams at a Hawaiian Community Assets' Project Maka`ala resource fair at the Key Project in Kaneohe – 47-200 Waihee Road. Look for AARP Hawai‘i’s table at the fair.
Registration Information: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.fraud-resource-fair-free-movie-the-beekeeper.UI-260414022533

Understanding AI
Date: May 19
Time: 10 a.m.
Details: This webinar will show you the ways artificial intelligence is already being used in everything from voice assistants to customer service and healthcare. You’ll also learn how to use common AI applications safely.
Registration Information: https://events.aarp.org/event/tech5-26

In addition to educational events, AARP Hawai‘i also held a shredding event, telephone town hall. At the Legislature we are advocating to pass a bill to provide consumer safeguards for cryptocurrency kiosks, which are used by criminals as a payment method in scams. Senate Bill 2387 and House Bill 2003 are both advancing in the Legislature.

The AARP Fraud Watch Network provides free tools and support to help people spot and avoid fraud, including:

AARP Fraud Watch Network™ Helpline (877-908-3360) - Free guidance from trained fraud specialists, available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET.
Watchdog Alerts- A free bi-weekly email and text newsletter covering the latest fraud trends.
Scam-Tracking Map - See fraud occurring near you or report an incident.

To find more local events or learn more about AARP Fraud Prevention Month, visit aarp.org/hi or go to the AARP Hawai‘i Facebook page and click on the events tab.