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The 12 Scams Of Christmas: How To Protect Yourself This Holiday Season

Posted on 11/20/24

Scams are epidemic these days as criminals use every conceivable avenue to separate consumers from their cash. It makes sense that they frequently pretend to be big companies or institutions…
The Latest on Scams that Target Veterans

Posted on 11/18/24

Fraud cost veterans, service members, and their families $477 million in 2023, according to the latest Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data, and this only includes fraud that was reported. With…
Fraud Watch: Disaster Scams To Watch Out For

Posted on 08/28/24

In 2023, post-disaster fraud cost Americans over $9.3 billion, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). With hurricane and wildfire season in full swing, it’s important to remind…
Fraud Watch: Scammers Go For The Gold

Posted on 08/14/24

Olympic athletes aren't the only ones after gold this summer. Criminal scammers are increasingly trying to steal your savings through gold bar schemes.…
Questar to Dominion to Enbridge; How Scammers May Use a Name Change to Defraud

Posted on 08/13/24

Ensuring the safety of Utah residents is one of our top priorities at AARP Utah.…
RMP Seeks Lower Rate Increase After Customer Feedback

Posted on 08/07/24

UPDATE:Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) is now seeking a lower rate increase for users in Utah after the company received feedback from it's customers. On August 28, 2024, RMP submitted a new filing with…
Fraud Watch: Homebuyers and Owners Beware

Posted on 08/01/24

With today’s tight real estate market there is often pressure to act quickly when you find that perfect place. Scammers know this and are waiting to pounce. Here are three things to be aware of when…
The Latest in Amazon Impostor Scams

Posted on 07/26/24

Criminals love to impersonate big businesses and the bigger the better. One of the largest targets of impostor scams last year was Amazon. According to the Federal Trade Commission, 44,000 reports…
16,600 Pounds of Paper Shredded at AARP Utah Events

Posted on 07/17/24

Every two seconds, someone’s identity is stolen. But this summer, hundreds of vigilant Utahns took a stand against fraud by shredding their sensitive documents at our events.…
Fraud Prevention Resources for Utahns

Posted on 06/19/24

AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM is a free resource for all. With AARP as your partner, you’ll learn how to proactively spot scams, get guidance from our fraud specialists if you’ve been targeted, and feel…