Scam Alerts
Mail Theft, Check Fraud on the Rise, USPS Warns
Learn how to keep your payments safe as thieves grow more brazen
Watch Out for a COLA Twist on Social Security Scams
Scammers seek sensitive data to ‘activate’ benefit hike
Scams Have Skyrocketed Since Pandemic Began
AARP report reveals that criminals are targeting older Americans at record rates
Money Can Be Stolen From Your Bank Account
Customers need to be vigilant as thefts from personal accounts become more common
Organized Crime Gangs Earn Big Bucks in Shift to Fraud
Gangs around the globe fuel billion-dollar underground economy
Fraud Fighting
Help Your Teen Avoid Online Scams and Identity Theft
Criminals are targeting kids with fake shopping sites, scholarship offers, sextortion and more
How to Stop Cybercriminals in Their Tracks
Crooks use a variety of tools and tactics, but smart security practices can thwart them
Justice Department Intensifies Its Fight Against Elder Fraud
Feds add 14 U.S. Attorney’s Offices to help stop criminals from exploiting older Americans
7 Tactics Criminals Use to Perpetrate Fraud
Scammers have learned how to manipulate people’s emotions and take advantage of their trust in others
Former NASA Engineer Gets Even With Scammers
Mark Rober discusses the 'glitterbomb package' and other creative ways he gets back at fraudsters
Know When Your Facebook Friend is a Real Phony
How to protect yourself and spot impostors on Messenger, Instagram
How to Spot Scam Texts on Your Smartphone
Take steps to protect yourself from fake mobile messages sent by cybercrooks
AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline: 1-877-908-3360
Our toll-free service is available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET
Victim Support
Let’s Stop Blaming Scam Victims, AARP Report Says
Advocates call for a change in how we talk and think about financial fraud
7 Scams Reported on AARP’s Fraud Watch Network Helpline
From requests for genetic testing to fake arrest warrants, here's how crooks are deceiving consumers
Elder Fraud
Tech Tools to Help Guard Against Elder Financial Abuse
Websites and firms that can flag suspicious behavior
The Legal Consequences of Elder Fraud Can Be Steep
Scams are on the rise, but here are ways to fight back
