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 to help our seniors (or anyone really) to protect their finances and emotional well-being,” Michelle Tribble, the volunteer who led the workshop, said.