Fraud Prevention News around Plainfield, IA

AARP Iowa Fraud Resource Center

Posted on 09/30/25

An estimated 41% of American adults have lost money due to fraud or have had sensitive information obtained and used fraudulently. Scammers steal billions from consumers annually and fraud is a…
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Posted on 06/01/25

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Welcome to AARP Local - We're Glad You're Here!

Posted on 06/01/25

AARP Local isn’t just a website – it’s your community hub, where your voice matters, your priorities come to life, and your neighbors come together. …
New Law Takes Aim at Crypto ATM Fraud in Iowa

Posted on 05/31/25

In May, the Iowa Legislature passed a bill to regulate cryptocurrency kiosks, including limiting customer transactions to $1,000 a day. …
Iowa Lawmakers Pass Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Legislation Backed by AARP

Posted on 05/21/25

The Iowa legislature passed a bill to increase consumer protections and regulation of cryptocurrency kiosks. Iowans have lost millions of dollars to crypto kiosk fraud, and older Iowans are…
AARP Local Resources and Events to Fight Fraud

Posted on 04/22/25

Worried About Fraud and Scams? AARP Local Resources and Events Can Help…
Get Tips for Avoiding Scams in Iowa

Posted on 02/28/25

Learn how to protect against scams by requesting a talk from one of AARP Iowa’s trained Fraud Watch Network presenters.…
Don't Be Fooled by Gift Card Scams

Posted on 12/31/23

The phone rings and the caller claims that your utilities will be shut off if you don’t immediately pay up—using a gift card. Or he says you’ve won a prize, but to claim it, you must first use a gift…
Stop the Scammers

Posted on 10/05/23

Gift cards are popular and convenient… and not just for gifts. Con artists have latched onto gift cards as a quick form of payment in their scams. We need state legislators to step up to better…
Learn How to Spot and Avoid Scams

Posted on 06/30/23

AARP Iowa has trained Fraud Watch Network volunteers ready to educate Iowans on how to spot and avoid the latest scams.…