AARP is very concerned about fraud...and its effect on your wallet.
                     But we can't fight fraud alone.

            Join us in fighting fraud and become an AARP Fraud Fighter!

A Fraud Fighter is a consumer, just like you, who is interested in learning ways to stay ahead of scams by being smart and educated. A Fraud Fighter is willing to share information with others so that they will be informed as well. A Fraud Fighter is YOU!

• Click the links to the left to learn more about frauds and scams. Learn to "recognize and resist" scams.
• Share the information that you have learned with your family, friends, co-workers, church groups, and other community groups. Education is the key to protection!
• Check out the Library link on this website for materials and information that will help you know how to protect yourself against common frauds and scams, and to take other actions which will protect your assets.   Download these materials and share them with everyone you know.
• Learn about new frauds and scams by checking back to this website frequently.
  
  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP NOW to receive “fraud alerts” when a new fraud or scam is reported.  (Note:  an "email' window will appear--just type your name and email, then hit "send").
  
  
  You also can share your story (maximum 500 words please) about how you were approached by a con artist, or how you were scammed, so that others will be able to recogize and resist frauds.  Your name and email will not be posted for others to see, just your story. 
   
  Go to: SHARE MY STORY  (Note:  an "email" window will appear--just type in your story, add your name and email,  then hit "send").
  
  You can volunteer at one of the AARP Consumer Fraud Prevention Call Centers, which are in major cities all over the country.  We are currently recruiting volunteers in the following cities: 

                                
                                 *Charleston, West Virginia
                                 *Denver, Colorado
                                 *Lansing, Michigan
                                 *Westwood, California
                                 *Rochester, New York
                                 *Santa Monica, California
                                 *Seattle, Washington
                                 *Waterloo, Iowa                   

To find out more information, call 1-202-434-2197. 

To watch a video of a Call Center in action, go to: 
 http://www.aarp.org/community/AARPWA/video/AARP_Washington_Fraud_Fig/1465931

 

 

AARP is developing a volunteer program that will train and equip concerned citizens to present trainings on fraud prevention.  Be part of an Advisory Board to help AARP understand how to enhance the effectiveness of this program.   Call 202-434-2197 for more information.

Opportunity, Justice, and Security best describe what the AARP Foundation does every day to improve the lives of people as they age. The AARP Foundation is a catalyst for social change and a champion for people 50+, particularly those facing significant challenges in meeting their basic needs. The Foundation is committed to helping the most vulnerable members of our society; accordingly low-income individuals, women and minorities are primary target audiences for the Foundation. The Asset Protection Group seeks to provide services and programs that will enable people to become financially stable, to create and preserve their assets