Medicare Scams
The War on Medicare Fraud
Medicare loses $60 billion annually to con artists
The New Strategy to Fight Medicare Fraud
The man leading the federal battle against medical cons
Video: Medicare Fraud Whistleblower
Former employee witnessed medicare fraud and decided to stand up and tell authorities
Scams & Fraud
Don't Be Ambushed at the ATM
'Skimming' devices let criminals steal your debit card data
The Time-Share Trap
There aren't many good options if you're stuck with an unwanted time-share
AARP Fraud Watch Network
Safeguard your financial future from fraud and scammers
Identify Theft
Quiz: Are You Savvy About Wi-Fi Security?
Public wireless internet could lead to unintentional over-sharing. Take this quiz to see if you avoid giving out personal information when logging online
Protect Your Personal Data
Protect your personal information to reduce credit card fraud and identity theft with these smart practices
Top Phishing Scams on Social Media
Fraud expert Sid Kirchheimer shares the top five scams that are popping up on social media
Customer Service
7 Things You Should Always Say to Customer Service
If you've had a bad experience with customer service, you know it's easy to get angry. Here's a calmer way to resolve consumer issues
7 Things You Should Never Say to Customer Service
What words or phrases will make a customer service representative your immediate enemy? Ron Burley has seven answers
Selling Older Consumers Short
Boomers spend — and change brands. So why do so many advertisers ignore them completely?
Consumer Tips
10 Places to Ask for a Senior Discount
Shopping on certain days or asking for a price break can save you money
The Best Ways to Spend $200
Here are seven ways you can spend money and maximize your savings at the same time
When a Stranger Calls With a Great Investment Opportunity
Apply common sense to check the accuracy in 30 seconds or less