Stay Safe from Holiday Scams
November 29, 2024
The holidays are a time to celebrate with loved ones, not falling victim to scams that can steal your cheer.
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How to Take Action and Help Protect Older Adults from Scams
July 24, 2024
Anyone can be a victim of scams. They happen when scammers go after individuals of all ages, using tactics like phone calls, emails and messages to reel in unsuspecting victims to get to their money and personal information.
AARP Issues Fake Charity, Jury Dury, Social Media Scam Alerts
March 14, 2019
Never provide your financial information to someone who claims you’ve qualified for a “free” product, service or prize.
Free September AARP’s Fraud Watch Network Scams and Financial Column
September 25, 2017
Make your password difficult to guess, avoiding a sequential string like 1-2-3-4. Use a mix of numbers and letters if your smartphone allows it.
Protect Yourself Against Fraud And Scams
May 9, 2017
May 12 On Friday, May 12, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m., learn how to identify and protect yourself from the scams and fraud that are trying to steal your information, invade your privacy and separate you from your money. Event to take place at Hyde Park – Miriam Matthews Branch Library located at 2205 W. Florence Ave. in Los Angeles, CA 90043. For more information, please call (323) 750-7241 or visit www.lapl.org