AARP Fraud Prevention Month Brings Free Events to Missouri

Fraud Prevention Month Comes to Missouri

Fraud continues to threaten families across the country – and here in Missouri, the impact is real. 

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According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers in Missouri reported $53.1 million stolen by fraud in 2025 with the common scams involving imposter scams. 

In response, AARP is taking action this April during Fraud Prevention Month, bringing free in-person and virtual events, workshops, and fraud-prevention resources directly to communities across Missouri.

Free Virtual Events in Missouri

Lunch, Learn & Knock Out Fraud Virtual Series – Stay scam-smart! Free fraud prevention virtual series Wednesdays in April with Senior Planet from AARP. 

Noon – 1 p.m. CT 

• April 8: Protecting Your Personal Information Online
• April 15: Understanding Frauds and Scams
• April 22: AI and Disinformation
• April 29: Intro to Digital Wallets

*Click event date to Register for each event.

Free In-Person Events in Kansas City, Missouri

• April 14 | Movies for Grownups – The Intern

Join us for a free screening (registration required) of The Intern. The film follows a 70-year-old retiree stepping back into today’s fast-paced, digital workplace and building meaningful connections along the way.

It’s a reminder of how quickly things change, and how scams often show up through emails, impersonation, and online communication.

Date: Tuesday, April 14

Time: 7:00 p.m. CT

Location: Glenwood Arts Theater

3707 W 95th Street, Overland Park, KS

Register

• April 18 | Kansas City Shred Event 

Join Starlight Theatre and AARP Kansas City for a free shred event that provides a secure way to dispose of sensitive documents and reduce the risk of identity theft. Participants may bring two banker boxes or two kitchen trash bags (no cardboard or electronics).

Date: Saturday, April 18

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. CT

Location: Starlight Theatre

4600 Starlight Rd, Kansas City, MO

Register