Charlottesville, VA AARP Local Offers News

Social Media “Cloning” Scams

Posted on 10/19/25

Nearly all of us use social media to stay connected with friends and family. Unfortunately, scammers use social media to connect with us, too. Before accepting a friend request on your social media…
Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Posted on 10/05/25

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month – a great time to remind ourselves just how much of our lives take place online and the potential threats that exist in the digital world. Any device…
Medicare Open Enrollment Scams

Posted on 09/30/25

October marks the start of Medicare open enrollment, and unfortunately, the peak season for Medicare fraud. From October 15 to December 7, eligible beneficiaries can review options and make changes…
Steps to Protect Against ID Theft

Posted on 09/22/25

Identity fraud and scams are a massive and growing problem, but there are things each of us can do to protect against identity fraud, even if our data has been exposed.…
Steps to Protect Against ID Theft

Posted on 09/22/25

Identity fraud and scams are a massive and growing problem, but there are things each of us can do to protect against identity fraud, even if our data has been exposed.…
Peer-to-Peer Payment Scams

Posted on 09/14/25

Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps like Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App have made sending money between family and friends easier than ever. But consumers beware: while these apps make exchanging money fast…
Taking on AI Banking Scams

Posted on 09/07/25

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making it even easier for criminals to steal people’s money, and American’s anxiety is rising. Concern is especially high around financial services, where scammers can…
Pause. Reflect. Protect.

Posted on 09/05/25

Keeping up with the latest scams and all the red flags that warn us of each one is exhausting. Scams constantly evolve, and each comes with its own red flags to remember. But some warning signs apply…
Social Security Turns 90: Virginia Beach Residents Reflect on the Program’s Impact

Posted on 08/19/25 - By Myra Basnight

As the nation marked the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, signed into law on Aug. 14, 1935, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, AARP Virginia hosted a community event to celebrate the…
Customer Service Scams

Posted on 08/17/25

Fake customer support numbers are everywhere online. Learn how to find the real ones and avoid giving info to scammers…