Online Scam Resource Library

Stay informed about scams, fraud, and the efforts to prevent and stop them.

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The Scams after the Scam: Recovery Schemes

AARP | Manipulating you once to get your money isn’t enough for the scam industry. There’s a second level: Recovery scams.

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Beware of These Top Tax Season Scams

AARP | Avoid tax prep schemes, fake rebate promises, and IRS impersonators when filing your annual income taxes.

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Paid by Seniors: Stopping the Surge of International Scams

US Senate Special Committee on Aging | The hearing highlights large-scale online fraud operations that steal billions from Americans and discusses solutions to address them.

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Scams in the Age of AI and How to Avoid Them

KALW Public Radio digs into the reality of scams in the age of AI with an interview with AARP’s Amy Nofziger and Operation Shamrock’s Founder Erin West.

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National Elder Fraud Coordination Center comes alive

BioCatch | AARP, Amazon, Google, and Walmart have launched the National Elder Fraud Coordination Center (NEFCC) nonprofit to help protect older adults.

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AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline

AARP’s free resource is available to both members and nonmembers. The toll-free service is available Monday through Friday, staffed by trained fraud specialists and volunteers.