Understanding Fraud and Scams

Join AARP Colorado on Wednesday, March 11th, 2026  for Senior Planet's Understanding Fraud and Scams, an in-person lecture at the Thornton Anythink Library. 

The ability to spot a scam is an essential digital skill. In this lecture, we’ll review some of the most common scams, offer tips for avoiding them, and go over what to do if you do get scammed. We’ll look at sample emails, texts, and deepfakes to see how AI contributes to the increased spread and complexity of scams. We’ll also provide helpful resources for staying informed about the latest scams.

Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP is an award-winning social impact organization that harnesses the power of technology to change the way we age. Senior Planet is the flagship program of the national nonprofit OATS from AARP and provides free courses, programs, and activities to help seniors learn new skills, save money, exercise, make new friends, and so much more.

Note: This is a free event, but space is limited and registration is required. If you register for this event and find yourself unable to attend, please use the "modify or cancel your registration" link in the confirmation email to cancel so that someone from the Waitlist might be able to take your place.