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New Mexico Fraud Prevention

Local events, news and resources to fight fraud.

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Why Financial Fraud Goes Underreported

Millions fall victim to scams, yet only a fraction of these crimes are ever reported.

Romance Scam Costs NM Woman Almost $400,000

These financial crimes are affecting people of all ages and at all levels of education and financial status

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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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Operation 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.

This Woman Stopped a Gift Card Scam in Progress

Around 13 million U.S. adults have lost money to scammers by buying gift cards. Thanks to the AARP Fraud Watch Network, Dianne Bostic knew the signs.

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Call us toll-free at 866-389-5636

Visit us at 4400 Masthead St. NE, STE 120, Albuquerque NM 87109

E-mail us at AARPNM@aarp.org

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