AARP Hearing Center
Red Flags & Real Solutions: Protecting Yourself from Fraud
April 30, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET
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Join us for a town hall exploring today’s fraud landscape. In this TTH session, Kathy Stokes, AARP’s Director of Fraud Prevention, and Brady Finta, Founder and CEO of the National Elder Fraud Coordination Center (NEFCC), explain how scams operate, why they’re so effective, and the practical steps—especially for older adults—to stay protected. From emerging digital threats to real world prevention and victim support, this session offers clear, actionable tools to spot red flags, strengthen defenses, and safeguard your community.
Speakers:
- Moderator: Natalie Graves Tucker
- Organizer: Julio Villena Rios
- Guest: Kathy Stokes, AARP’s Director of Fraud Prevention
- Guest: Brady Finta, Founder and CEO of the National Elder Fraud Coordination Center (NEFCC)
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Social Security Decisions that Can be Costly
May 7, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET
Learn about common decisions that can reduce your Social Security payments, including:
- Claiming Social Security too early
- Working while collecting payments
- Understanding spousal and survivor payment rules
- Protecting yourself from Social Security scams
Speakers:
- Moderator: Natalie Greaves-Tucker
- Organizer: Julio Rios Villena, Project Manager, AARP
- Guest: Jammie Lyell, Program Manager, Social Security, AARP
- Guest: Stephen Richardson, Retired, Social Security Administration
- Guest: Chad Mullen, Senior Director, Financial Security
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