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Safeguard Yourself Against Fraud
Fraud can happen to anyone. Join AARP Michigan at upcoming events to safeguard yourself and your personal information.
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A recent survey from AARP shows 42% of adults, or 141 million people in the United States, have had money or sensitive information stolen through fraud. Nine in 10 adults now believe fraud can happen to anyone, and their biggest worry about fraud is that it will happen to them.
Most scams begin with three red flags: an unexpected contact, a surge of emotion and a sense of urgency. When you see these signs, take an “active pause.” This gives you time to process what’s happening and can help you avoid fraud. Scams are constantly evolving, and one of the fastest-growing threats involves cryptocurrency kiosks. These machines are becoming more common in everyday places like gas stations and convenience stores. Unfortunately, scammers are increasingly using them as a tool to steal large sums of money.
Another one of the ways you can protect yourself from identity theft and fraud is to shred your sensitive documents. By shredding documents like bank statements, credit card offers and tax records, you can prevent criminals from accessing your personal data and potentially using it to commit fraud.
AARP Michigan is hosting a series of free shred days and educational events on fraud to make safeguarding yourself easier than ever. Join us!
Let’s Talk about Scams – And How to Avoid Them
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
HOMES Campus - Beer Garden & Taproom | 112 Jackson Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Fraud Symposium 2026: Fraud in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Cascade Manor | 1970 Kibby Rd, Jackson, MI 49203
Tea at 3 with AARP: Crypto Scams
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Detroit Public Library - Parkman Branch | 1766 Oakman Blvd., Detroit, MI 48238
Jackson Shred Event
Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Cascades Park | 1400 S. Brown St., Jackson, MI 49203
Grand Rapids Shred-a-Thon
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Area Agency on Aging | 3215 Eaglecrest Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Ann Arbor Shred Event
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor | 4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
The AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM is your trusted source for how to proactively spot scams, get guidance from fraud specialists if you've been targeted and feel more secure knowing AARP advocates at the federal, state and local levels to protect consumers and enforce the law.
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