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Pennsylvania Fraud Prevention

Local events, news and resources to fight fraud.

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Crypto Scam Risks Grow Across Pennsylvania

Alerts outline risks tied to digital currency schemes and steps to protect savings.

Health Education Comes Alive in Lehigh Valley

Local partners turn lessons into action, bringing practical wellness know-how to classrooms and neighborhoods so families can make smarter choices every day.

When Caregiving Becomes Overwhelming

Caregiving brings joy and strain. Explore honest stories and guidance that validate emotions and offer tools for navigating hard moments.

How To Spot And Stop Utility Scams In PA

Shady callers pose as providers to demand payment. Learn to verify accounts, block fakes, and report attempts before dollars disappear.

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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.