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Where Disaster Strikes, Scammers Follow
Wildfires, tornadoes, floods, storms and other disasters often result in a flurry of activities by scam artists. Fraudsters prey on our emotional state and our good intentions in an effort to steal our...
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Join Us for Fight Fraud—Shred Instead
When: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Where: Denver: Windsor Gardens, 595 S. Clinton Street, Denver, CO 80247 Fort Collins: Public Service Credit Union Parking Lot, 2503 Research Blvd.,...
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Don’t Fall for Affordable Care Act Scams
With open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act beginning October 1, 2013, scammers are out in full force trying to take advantage of consumer confusion. So it’s important to arm yourself with the...
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Learn How to Recognize, Refuse and Report Investment Scams at the Second...
Investment fraud affects thousands of Americans and accounts for billions in lost savings every year. The profile of a typical fraud victim is not who you might think—they are financially...
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Stop fraud before it happens! Join us for the 2nd Annual Fraud Prevention and...
The AARP Foundation in Colorado is working with a variety of community partners to present the second annual Fraud Prevention and Safety Summit—a one-day, no-cost event to empower you with tools and...
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Debt Collectors Calling? It May Be a Case of Mistaken Identity
It can be scary to get a call from someone trying to collect a debt you don’t owe. But there are some things you can do to straighten out the debt collectors if they have the wrong person: Don’t ignore...
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Counterfeit Medicines Can Leave You Under the Weather
Photo courtesy by istockphoto.com/smartstock Many of us rely on medications to live better lives as we age. Unfortunately, scammers are aware of this and sell replicas of many types of drugs online....
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AARP Foundation Volunteer Opportunities
Americans age 50 and older face choices and pressures unlike those of any other age group – choices few could have prepared for. As the charitable affiliate of AARP, AARP Foundation is working with...
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IRS Imposters Still Going Strong
In the midst of tax season, slick scam artists are finding ways to target innocent Coloradans through one of the largest scams of its time: the IRS imposter scam. This scam occurs when citizens receive...
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IRS Imposters Still Going Strong
In the midst of tax season, slick scam artists are finding ways to target innocent Coloradans through one of the largest scams of its time: the IRS imposter scam. This scam occurs when citizens receive...
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AARP Foundation Volunteer Opportunities
Americans age 50 and older face choices and pressures unlike those of any other age group – choices few could have prepared for. As the charitable affiliate of AARP, AARP Foundation is working with...
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Door-to-Door Scams
Warm summer months often lead to more door-to-door solicitations. Regardless of if you believe the person at your door is a legitimate solicitor or not, it is important to remain skeptical and cautious...
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Beware of Emergency Scams
Scammers may pose as relatives or friends, calling or sending messages to urge you to wire money immediately. They’ll say they need cash to help with an emergency – like getting out of jail, paying a...
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Medicare-Related Fraud
Have you received a phone call or a postcard in the mail offering you a back brace or knee brace? It is not uncommon for Medicare beneficiaries to receive these types of solicitations, even when your...
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Safe Online Shopping
‘Tis the season for excessive shopping and since many people will purchase their holiday gifts online, this is a good time to brush up on some internet safety tips. Here are a few reminders for...
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Fraud and Scams Forum for Seniors
Friday, February 23, 2018 from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. at the Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive Please join us for an informative session about how to prevent and respond to fraud and scams...
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Recognizing a Romance Scam
Online dating has become one of the most popular ways for people of all ages to meet friends, significant others and spouses. While most people have good intentions when using online dating websites,...
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Avoid Medicare Card Scams
This April, Medicare will begin to issue new Medicare cards to all beneficiaries. To help protect your identity, these new cards will no longer contain your Social Security number. Instead, Medicare...
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Fight Fraud, Shred Instead on Saturday, June 2
Mark your calendar – SATURDAY, JUNE 2. That is the date of the FREE annual document shredding event sponsored by AARP Foundation ElderWatch and the Black Forest Chapter 1100 of AARP. The shredding...
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In the midst of tax season, slick scam artists are finding ways to target innocent Coloradans through one of the largest scams of its time: the IRS imposter scam.
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