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New Mexico Fraud Prevention

Local events, news and resources to fight fraud.

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Support And Tools For New Mexico Caregivers

Resources and guidance for family caregivers in New Mexico to provide care while maintaining balance.

Nominate A New Mexico Andrus Award Hero

Nominate outstanding New Mexicans for AARP’s 2023 Andrus Award recognizing community service and dedication.

NM Legislative Focus: Caregivers And Security

AARP New Mexico prioritizes caregivers, financial security, and guardianship reform in 2023 legislative agenda.

Simple Steps To Guard Against Fraud

Learn practical steps to protect yourself from fraud, scams, and financial exploitation in everyday life.

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Have You Seen a Scam?

Report it with the AARP Scam Tracking Map and get Watchdog Alerts for tips to avoid them.

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Call Our Fraud Watch Network Helpline: 877-908-3360

Our toll-free service is available Monday through Friday, 8 am to 8 pm.

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Fraud Watch Network

AARP Fraud Watch Network™ is a free resource for all. With AARP as your partner, you’ll learn how to proactively spot scams, get guidance from our fraud specialists if you’ve been targeted, and feel more secure knowing that we advocate at the federal, state, and local levels to protect consumers and enforce the law.

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Scam-Tracking Map

Warn your neighbors of an attempted scam and see what cons have been reported nearby.

Watchdog Alerts

Stay informed on the latest scams with a free biweekly newsletter and text.

The Perfect Scam Podcast

The Perfect Scam is AARP’s weekly podcast profiling America’s biggest scams. Listen to experts tell stories from fraud victims and their families.

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Oporation Protect Veterans

Veterans, active-duty service members and their families are nearly 40% more likely than civilians to lose money to scams and fraud. Arm yourself through the AARP Fraud Watch Network, Operation Protect Veterans and other resources.