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DOJ's New Elder Fraud Hotline Fields 500 Calls a Month
Toll-free phone number debuted in March to help older victims of financial scams
Want to Avoid Fraud? Start by Visiting Your Doctor
Older adults with poor vision and hearing are more vulnerable to financial scams
10 Tips to Send Porch Pirates Packing
As the holidays collide with COVID-19, expect a surge in package theft
AARP Survey on Holiday Spending This Year
But 3 in 10 adults plan to limit purchases during the holidays
Older Adults Need Better Online Security, Report Finds
AARP-sponsored research outlines steps to take to deter scammers
Coronavirus Scams
Scam Fears Mount as COVID-19 Vaccines Near Approval
Officials are sounding alarm as fraudsters chase headlines to exploit the pandemic
25 Fake Websites Shut Down Claiming to Sell Lysol, Clorox
Cleaning products ordered online were never delivered to consumers
Stimulus Check Scams
Fake Stimulus Checks Drive Traffic to Used-Car Sale
Federal lawsuit alleges deceptive and illegal tactics
First Fraud Charges Involving Stimulus Loans Filed
Feds allege two men schemed to get relief money earmarked for small businesses
This Is What a Real Treasury Check Looks Like
Secret Service reveals security features to deter fraud