Volunteer to Protect Older Adults from Fraud and Scams

Fraud Prevention

What is fraud prevention at AARP

The has made great strides in furthering our mission to help consumers protect themselves, their families, and their communities from scams and fraud, and to provide support when victimization occurs.

What do volunteers do to help prevent fraud

Volunteer speakers can help educate community groups, clubs or professional organizations by identifying common scams and teaching people what to watch out for to avoid fraud or identity theft.

Volunteer Roles

Digital Fraud Fighter

Program AARP National

(Volunteer From Home) Be a fraud fighter and protect people 50-plus by helping them identify and avoid scams that could harm them financially. By sharing fraud prevention content from the AARP National Fraud Network across a number of digital platforms, you can raise awareness of the latest scams, especially those targeting older adults.

Requirements

Possess strong online and social media skills Be comfortable with technology Good communicator, both orally and in writing Must attend 10 hours of provided training

Time Frequency

Approximately 2 - 4 hours a week Varies according to activities and availability

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