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AARP scam alert: 2024 Fraud Totals

Summary by wiscassetnewspaper.com

Fraud reached unprecedented levels in 2024, with a staggering $12.5 billion lost, a shocking increase of 25% over 2023. The number of reports remained stable from 2023 to 2024, but the percentage of reporters who had money stolen jumped from 27% to 38%. Key takeaways: -Impostor scams continue to rise, with criminals impersonating trusted individuals, companies, or government agencies to deceive victims. -1 in 5 victims of impostor scams had mone…

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Medford Alert

State of Oregon and AARP to Host Fraud Fighter Summit in Medford

Medford, Oregon- The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) and Oregon AARP will host the Fraud Fighter Summit and Resource Fair on Saturday, April 12, in Medford. The event aims to educate residents on recognizing and preventing scams. The free summit will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Smullin Health Education Center, located at 2825 E. Barnett Road. Doors open at 9 a.m., and on-site parking will be available. Attendees w…

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Fraud Prevention Program at MCLS - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Federal Trade Commission data shows that consumers reported losing more than $12.5b to fraud in 2024, which represents a 25 percent increase. Scammers can use a variety of ways to reach you and Muskingum County Library System Assistant Librarian Jeffrey Cornett, announced an upcoming event that will teach attendees how to more easily detect many fraudulent scams. “The Area Agency of Aging is going to help us offer a scam and f…

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