West Virginians say fraud prevention is a top voting issue for them this year, according to a new poll from AARP West ...

They reach out, claiming you owe back taxes and threaten legal action if you don’t pay immediately. These messages are designed to create panic and push you to act fast, often demanding payment by ...

As temperatures drop in many states, criminals are turning up the heat on their deceptive tactics. While utility scams happen year-round, scammers are especially active when customers rely on these ...

People in South Dakota and nationwide increasingly fall victim to fraud schemes. One way: Scammers pretending to be government officials or businesses. They contact people, claim something financially ...

The West Virginia chapter of an organization that advocates for older people is calling on state lawmakers to implement fraud ...

With Valentine’s Day less than two weeks away, the AARP of Pennsylvania is warning the state’s elderly population to be extra vigilant of romance scams, which take advantage of victims’ loneliness ...

In a significant move to protect consumers, AARP has thrown its weight behind a proposed Senate Bill 5280 in Washington, aimed at tightening regulations on cryptocurrency kiosks. This proposal comes ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As a new year begins, AARP Pennsylvania continues to warn residents to ...

Despite February being “the season of love,” there are scammers out there looking to take advantage of your loving heart. New ...

The AARP has published its list of the top five scams to watch for in 2026, and the ruses range from traditional approaches, such as romance and employment scams, to high-pressure, sophisticated ...