Older adults are frequent targets of schemes to swindle people out of their money. The FBI reports that 92,371 older adults were victimized by fraud in 2021. They lost $1.7 …
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Investment Scams Targeting Older People
Older adults have been a frequent target of fraudulent investment schemes. The FBI reports a 74% increase in losses suffered by older fraud victims since 2020. In 2021, more than …
Continue ReadingLaw Enforcement Agencies and AARP Are Raising Awareness of Scams that Target Older Victims
The hosts of a Washington state event on July 28, 2021 plan to help older consumers understand how they can protect themselves against fraud. The Washington AARP will be joining …
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