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Join AARP Oklahoma's Telephone Town Hall on April 9: Learn to Spot and Stop Scams

AARP

Published April 02, 2026

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AARP Oklahoma is hosting an interactive telephone town hall on April 9 at 10 a.m. CST. Oklahoma County Sheriff TRIAD Coordinator Staff Sergeant Tara Hardin, Vice President Fraud Division of the Oklahoma Bankers Association Sharon Lewis, and AARP Oklahoma State Director Sean Voskuhl will field questions from telephone town participants, respond to Facebook comments, and share free resources from the AARP Fraud Watch Network.

Participants will also learn about the latest frauds and scams targeting Oklahomans, as well as how to participate in free shred events in Enid, Shawnee, Edmond, and Tulsa.

“Criminals are constantly trying new ways to exploit Oklahomans, but we’re pushing back with information, tools, and community events,” Voskuhl said. “Last year alone, older Oklahomans lost more than $50 million to fraud, which is why resources like our Fraud Watch Network and free shred events are so critical to helping people safeguard their personal information.”

According to the FBI, adults over 60 nationwide reported nearly $4.9 billion in fraud losses in 2024. This represents a 43% increase from 2023, with the average loss per victim exceeding $83,000.

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