If you receive a text message claiming you’re eligible for a surprise IRS refund, hold that click. The IRS does not send refund notifications via text. Any such message is likely a scam designed to steal your personal information. What other scams have you encountered? Share in the comments. | AARP
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If you receive a text message claiming you’re eligible for a surprise IRS refund, hold that click. The IRS does not send refund notifications via text. Any such message is likely a scam designed to steal your personal information. What other scams have you encountered? Share in the comments. | AARP
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Spread the word. Stop the scam. We've partnered with Best Buy and the National Association of Attorneys General to help stop gift card fraud. | AARP
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Spread the word. Stop the scam. We've partnered with Best Buy and the National Association of Attorneys General to help stop gift card fraud. | AARP
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Extortion scammers will use scare tactics to get you to pay up. Don't respond to the email and report the scammer to the FBI or the Internet Crime Complaint Center. http://spr.ly/61801HdUu | AARP
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Extortion scammers will use scare tactics to get you to pay up. Don't respond to the email and report the scammer to the FBI or the Internet Crime Complaint Center. http://spr.ly/61801HdUu | AARP
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One rule of thumb, used by the Better Business Bureau’s BBB Wise Giving Alliance, is that at least 65% of a charity’s total expenses should go directly to serving its mission. | AARP
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One rule of thumb, used by the Better Business Bureau’s BBB Wise Giving Alliance, is that at least 65% of a charity’s total expenses should go directly to serving its mission. | AARP
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5 ways to sniff out a tech-support scam. | AARP
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5 ways to sniff out a tech-support scam. | AARP
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Fraudsters will use any leverage they can get to separate you from your money, including playing on family bonds. Here's how you can avoid one of their favorite ploys: the grandparent scam. | AARP
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Fraudsters will use any leverage they can get to separate you from your money, including playing on family bonds. Here's how you can avoid one of their favorite ploys: the grandparent scam. | AARP
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If you get a phone call saying you need to report for jury duty, be suspicious — it may be a scam. Here are four things to be on the lookout for. | AARP
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If you get a phone call saying you need to report for jury duty, be suspicious — it may be a scam. Here are four things to be on the lookout for. | AARP
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Fraudsters are sending fake “package delivery” messages via text and email, hoping you’ll click the enclosed link — but don’t be tempted. Here are three ways to avoid a package delivery scam. | AARP
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Older Americans' scam losses tend to be more substantial. | AARP
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A woman receives a message from the police saying she's missed jury duty and there's a warrant out for her arrest. What will she do? Stay tuned for episode 2 of "The Perfect Scam." | AARP Fraud Watch Network
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Individuals impacted by scams are often met with shame and judgement rather than compassion following an incident of fraud. AARP’s Kathy Stokes explains how to change the narrative around scams and empower victims to speak out and report fraud. For more information, visit http://spr.ly/61842Cah4. | AARP
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6 tips to help you determine if you're the target of an IRS scam. | AARP
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Get scam support and alerts from AARP with free tools to help you stay safe and informed. | AARP
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Can you identify the red flags of a scam? Join AARP's free webinar and learn how to spot and stop a scam. | AARP Programs
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Don’t let an ancestry scam on social media turn your tale into a horror story. Protect yourself with the AARP Fraud Watch Network. | AARP Fraud Watch Network
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Homeowners know it’s not uncommon to have contractors show up on their doorstep uninvited — especially after a major storm or natural disaster. Here are three ways to spot a home repair scam in the making. | AARP
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Be on the lookout for scammers who are out to take advantage of people amid the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus. Never provide personal information without confirmation from an official source, advises financial Jean Chatzky. To learn more, visit http://spr.ly/61841x4qO. | AARP
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Don’t just hand over private information to someone claiming to be from the IRS —take some time to identify the signs of a scam. | AARP
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Have you received an offer that sounds too good to be true? It probably is. Here are 4 ways to spot a credit card interest scam. | AARP
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Have you been contacted by someone regarding the coronavirus and are unsure if it’s a scam? AARP Texas is here to help. Click below to learn more about how to protect yourself from scammers. If you need help now, call the AARP Fraud Watch Network at 877-908-3360. Visit us at www.aarp.org/TX. | KENS 5 & Kens5.com
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Ever receive a text claiming you owe an unpaid toll? It’s likely a scam. Contact AARP Fraud Watch Network at 877-908-3360 if you suspect that you, a relative or a friend is being targeted by a scam. | AARP
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Have you been offered free money in the form of a government grant? If yes, be wary — it could be a scam. Here are four ways to identify a grant scam. | AARP
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