AARP presents the “Summer Scam Jam” to help North Carolinians protect themselves from fraud

Raleigh, NC — AARP North Carolina is bringing its popular on-demand fraud prevention initiative, the Summer Scam Jam, to communities across the state in July. The virtual program, produced by AARP on behalf of the NC Senior Consumer Fraud Taskfoce, is designed to educate residents—particularly older adults and their families—on how to recognize, avoid, and report the latest scams targeting North Carolinians.

Fraud that targets older adults remains a big problem in the state and across the country. According to the FBI's 2025 Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Annual Report, adults age 60 and older reported losing about $7.7 billion to fraud and other internet-enabled crimes in 2025. This was the highest loss total of any age group and represented a 59% increase from 2024.

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Thessia Everhart of the North Carolina Association of Aging explains, “With fraud and identity theft continuing to rise nationwide, the Summer Scam Jam provides viewers with practical tools and real-time insights into emerging scam trends. Participants will learn directly from fraud prevention experts, law enforcement partners, and AARP volunteers about tactics used by scammers and how to stay one step ahead.”

“Scammers are constantly evolving, using new technology and more sophisticated approaches to steal money and personal information,” said program co-host Michael Olender, State Director of AARP North Carolina. “Our Summer Scam Jam empowers people with the knowledge and confidence they need to protect themselves and their loved ones.”

The 20-minute program is available on YouTube at www.youtube.com/AARPNorthCarolina1 and is part of AARP’s ongoing commitment to fighting fraud and supporting communities through education and advocacy. AARP’s Fraud Watch Network offers free resources, tips, and alerts to help consumers stay informed year-round.

AARP also has trained fraud watch volunteers who can attend screenings of the Summer Scam Jams and help answer post-program questions. For more information about an AARP presenter, please send email requests to ncaarp@aarp.org with "Summer Scam Jam" in the subject line.