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North Carolina Fraud Prevention

Local events, news and resources to fight fraud.

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Holiday Scam Safety Tips In New AARP Video

New video offers practical tips to help North Carolinians avoid holiday scams and fraud.

Summer Scam Jam Helps Stop Seasonal Fraud

Summer Scam Jam helps residents spot seasonal fraud and report scams to stay safe and informed.

Stopping Kiosk Scams Before They Spread

AARP works to stop crypto ATM scams and protect consumers from costly, emerging financial threats.

AARP Invests $145K In 11 NC Communities

AARP awards $145,000 to strengthen 11 communities, supporting local projects and initiatives statewide.

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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.

Report a Scam

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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 Prevention Resources

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.