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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has declared social media a “Gold Mine” for scammers after consumers reported losing $770 million in social media scams in 2021. That was double the amount of reported losses from 2020 – and we know fraud is...

/PRNewswire/ -- Today AARP applauded Congress for passing the bipartisan Fraud and Scam Reduction Act. The legislation, endorsed by AARP, is designed to...

/PRNewswire/ -- Today AARP applauded Congress for passing the bipartisan Fraud and Scam Reduction Act. The legislation, endorsed by AARP, is designed to...

These days, celebrities share career news, personal views, even travel videos on social media and interact with fans in comment threads. But if you get a direct message out of the blue from a favorite musician, actor or athlete, don’t get starry-...

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...

Scammers arent just impersonating the IRS. Theyre also hiding behind fake surveys from big name brands, such as Pfizer, Moderna, Costco, others.

Criminals flood job search sites with professional looking ads offering the sun and the moon, but there is often a catch.

The workforce has become a seller’s market and millions of people are leaving their job for greener pastures. More money, working from home and more time off are just some of the perks. But if you’re in the market for a career upgrade, make sure...

When we gather with families over the holidays, it is a good time to broach some important topics when it comes to our health and financial security. Starting with health, an important question to ask and answer is “Will you get the kind of care you want if you become seriously ill?” And when it comes to keeping older adults free from financial abuse, a simple conversation may be the best defense. What is an advance directive? An advance directive is a legal document that goes into e...

Cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin are soaring in popularity these days. Indeed, these virtual currencies, which are not regulated, can lead to profit for some investors. But while many consumers are new to crypto, scammers aren’...