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There is a movement online among the children of seniors to instruct us about scams we might come across. All sorts of advice is being handed out to them about how to approach us with these scam facts.

There is a movement online among the children of seniors to instruct us about scams we might come across. All sorts of advice is being handed out to them about

There is a movement online among the children of seniors to instruct us about scams we might come across. All sorts of advice is being handed out to them about

It’s National Consumer Protection Week —and while AARP is focused on protecting consumers year-round – this is a good time to highlight some key consumer protection tips. Giving out personal or financial information to someone who contacts you is a...

Windsor Locks police say the $60,000 cash had been sent by a 72-year-old Tennessee woman to "the diplomat of Yemen," and was meant for her fiance.

A 40-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with forgery, fraud and theft of a senior for allegedly stealing more than $66,000 from her grandfather.

It’s National Consumer Protection Week —and while AARP is focused on protecting consumers year-round – this is a good time to highlight some key consumer protection tips. Giving out personal or financial information to someone who contacts you is a...

Safety tips offered to avoid scams The Shawnee News-Star It seems scams are everywhere these days. On the AARP website, more than 50 different types of scams are listed in the Fraud Resource Center – including Coronavirus scams, romance scams, charity scams, and jury duty scams, just to name a few. In April, the Shawnee Senior Center hosted an internet safety workshop to give area seniors resources and tips to avoid falling victim to scams. “I think internet safety and awareness is crucial ...