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AARP is Fighting Fraud in Tennessee Communities and at the State Capitol

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Published March 16, 2026

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Fraud Prevention Month Comes to Tennessee

Fraud continues to threaten families across the country — and here in Tennessee, the impact is real.

According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers in Tennessee reported $157M stolen by fraud in 2024. See More Stats >>

In response, AARP is taking action this April during Fraud Prevention Month, bringing free shredding events and fraud-prevention resources directly to communities across Tennessee.

At The Capitol

We’re working closely with lawmakers at the Tennessee General Assembly in support of a proposal that would Identify, address, and prevent the most common cryptocurrency schemes targeting Tennesseans. Learn more >>

Local Events

Free Shredding Event: Nashville

April 10 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT

Learn More and Reserve Your Place >>

Free Shredding Event: Memphis

April 25 from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CT

Learn More and Reserve Your Place >>

Free Shredding Event: Knoxville

April 25 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET

Learn More and Reserve Your Place >>

Fraud By the Numbers

Fraud in Tennessee: The Latest Numbers

Total reported fraud losses: $157.2M
Number of reports filed: 83,000
Top reported scams:
- Credit Bureaus
- Identity Theft
- Imposter Scams

This data underscores why fraud is a priority issue that affects everyone.

Advocacy

AARP Advocacy: Protecting Consumers from Crypto Kiosk Fraud

In addition to free shredding events, AARP Tennessee is advocating for policy solutions to protect consumers from crypto kiosk fraud — one of the fastest-growing scam tactics in the country. Criminals increasingly direct victims to cryptocurrency kiosks (sometimes called Bitcoin ATMs), where money can be transferred quickly and is often difficult to recover.

In Tennessee, AARP is supporting legislation that will help protect consumers by banning the installation and operation of any cryptocurrency ATM machine in the state. You can track the progress of this proposal by searching SB2251 or HB2505 at https://www.capitol.tn.gov/

Find your legislator here and let them know you support this bill.

Why This Matters

Scammers are constantly evolving their tactics to target unsuspecting consumers. While adults 50-plus are frequently targeted, fraud affects every generation.

AARP Fraud Watch Network is a free resource for all to help you 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.

Fraud Prevention Month helps ensure that every Tennessee resident has access to reliable information and trusted resources.

Take Action:

Attend a local event. Share what you learn with friends and family. Protect yourself — and your community. Learn more: aarp.org/FraudSafety.

Join the fight against fraud—from anywhere. Become an AARP Digital Fraud Fighter and help your friends and family spot and avoid scams.

Resources

More Resources

AARP Fraud Watch Network™ Helpline: Get guidance from trained fraud specialists: Call 877-908-3360 Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. CT

Subscribe to Watchdog Alerts: Stay on top of the latest scams by subscribing to AARP's free bi-weekly newsletter by email and text.

AARP Scam-Tracking Map: See scams occurring near you or report one if you’ve been targeted.

E-Learning — Effective Ways to Protect Yourself From Scams: This free course explains how to spot warning signs, disengage from scammers and take action if you're a target.

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