The AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline shares a list of prominent scams, such as check fraud, grandparent scams and more, that consumers should know about.
North Carolina military veterans and active-duty service members are at risk of being targeted by scammers. In May, AARP launched the AARP Veterans Fraud Center, a new online education and resource center to help protect veterans, service members, and their families against fraud.
According to an AARP survey, one in three military/veteran adults reported losing money to scams that are specifically trying to take advantage of the trust they have in the military community. Veterans, active-duty service members, and their families are 40% more likely to lose money to scams and fraud than the civilian population. These individuals lost more than $267 million in 2021, up from $102 million in 2020 (a 162% increase), according to the Federal Trade Commission.
“Targeting scams at members of the military community is unconscionable,” said “AARP North Carolina Director Michael Olender. “AARP has launched this effort to alert veterans and their families of the late
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Ohio’s 864,923 military veterans and active-duty service members are at risk of being targeted by scammers. Today, AARP launched the AARP Veterans Fraud Center, a new online education and
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