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AARP Pennsylvania Highlights Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Posted on 10/03/24

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to remind ourselves of the importance of online safety and the threats that exist in our increasingly digital world. As technology continues…
Stay Safe from Scams: AARP Pennsylvania's Telephone Town Hall

Posted on 09/19/24

Fraud and scams continue to be a growing concern for Pennsylvanians, with criminals using increasingly sophisticated tactics to separate individuals from their hard-earned money. To help you stay…
AARP Pennsylvania Urges Residents to Guard Against Disaster Relief Scams

Posted on 09/04/24

With the increasing occurrence of natural disasters, AARP Pennsylvania is urging residents to stay vigilant against disaster relief scams. As communities come together to rebuild, fraudsters are…
AARP Holds Monroeville Shred Event to Combat Fraud

Posted on 08/26/24 - By Colleen Cadman

A free community shredding event on July 20 at the Monroeville Convention Center, east of Pittsburgh, drew over 215 people interested in combatting fraud with AARP Pennsylvania. …
AARP Pennsylvania Warns Residents About Growing Threat of AI Scams

Posted on 07/31/24

Harrisburg, PA – AARP Pennsylvania is alerting residents about a rising wave of sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) scams targeting older adults. With AI becoming increasingly advanced,…
Homebuyers and Owners Beware

Posted on 07/24/24

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…
Consumer Fraud Fight Goes to the White House

Posted on 07/17/24

Earlier this year AARP joined White House officials and industry leaders in a meeting aimed at helping the federal government fight back against the use of artificial intelligence–enabled voice…
The Latest in Amazon Impostor Scams

Posted on 07/10/24

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…
Summertime Door-to-Door Scams

Posted on 07/03/24

Summer is officially here, which means door-to-door sales crews are too. But buyer beware because what they’re selling isn’t always legit.…
AARP Pennsylvania Recognizes Attorney General Michelle Henry as a Community Fraud Fighter

Posted on 06/20/24

Harrisburg, PA – Today, AARP Pennsylvania recognized the Commonwealth’s Attorney General Michelle Henry as a Community Fraud Fighter of distinction. This distinction honors the dedication of…