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About AARP Fraud Watch Network

About

The AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM is a free resource for all. With AARP as your partner, you’ll learn how to proactively spot scams, get guidance from our fraud specialists if you’ve been targeted, and feel more secure knowing that we advocate at the federal, state, and local levels to protect consumers and enforce the law. Protecting consumers goes back to AARP’s founding. Learn more about .

What We Help You Do

Stay Informed

Knowledge gives you power over scams. The AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM equips you with reliable, up-to-date insights, alerts and

Find Support

If you've been targeted by scams or fraud, you are not alone. Our trained fraud specialists provide support and guidance on what to do next and how to avoid scams in the future. The , 877-908-3360, is free and available to anyone. We also offer for further emotional support.

Have a Voice

AARP fights for consumers by to stop scams and shut down fraud attempts. We also provide a voice to consumer concerns and help shape the public discussion on fraud.

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Fraud Prevention Resources

Look up a scam in , with dozens of tip sheets on how to recognize and avoid common scams, including videos that break down how scams work.

See or report scams in your area with our .

Get regular updates on the latest scams by signing up for biweekly or text FWN to 50757 to receive text alerts.

Hear directly from fraud experts at one of our , tele-town halls or live events in communities around the country. Hear stories of real scams on our award-winning podcast, . Explore fraud from the viewpoint of victims, law enforcement and the con artists themselves.

Get social with the AARP Fraud Watch Network on and , where you’ll also have access to online events. You can also connect with others on the Scams & Fraud channel in .

Check out online resources to help protect veterans, service members and their families against scams at the

Looking for resources in Spanish? Go to Find out if your financial organization has received the AARP BankSafe training to fight financial exploitation at .

MEMBERS GET MORE and the regularly feature news and tips on the latest scams

Our Fraud Experts

Kathy Stokes
Director of Fraud Prevention, Fraud Watch Network Amy Nofziger
Director of Victim Support, Fraud Watch Network Doug Shadel
Strategic Director, Fraud Watch Network Paul Greenwood
External Speaker, Elder Abuse Brett Johnson
External Speaker, Scams & Fraud
Troy Broussard
Senior Advisor,
Veterans & Military Families Initiative External Speaker AARP members make possible free resources like the Fraud Watch Network. Support our nonprofit, nonpartisan work that empowers people to choose how they live as they age by .

Highlights

: AARP’s director of fraud prevention, Kathy Stokes, shares stories and offers ways we can reframe the shame that often accompanies becoming a victim to fraud and how we can all be more aware and supportive. Nancy LeaMond, AARP’s chief advocacy and engagement officer, says that and a coordinated effort by law enforcement, regulators and policy makers are needed on consumer fraud. AARP’s SM podcast won the “Best Use of a Podcast” award in the 2020 Shorty Social Good Awards, which it shared with CNN. Finalists included brands such as HBO and GoFundMe.

In the News

shared a letter from a woman who praised the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline for helping her determine if the Publishers Clearing House letter she received was a scam. – 9/20/2022 AARP’s Amy Nofziger urged readers of the to beware of anyone asking for payment using a gift card. She said, “That’s the No. 1 red flag.” — 9/19/2022 The published a list of simple tips to help readers identify and avoid online scams. AARP’s Director of Fraud Victim Support warned consumers to be extra alert when someone asks you to use a peer-to-peer payment method. — 9/6/2022

Partners

The AARP Fraud Watch Network works with industry, federal regulators, law enforcement and other nonprofits to help deliver the message of fraud prevention. Current partners include: Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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