Stay Safe: Scams & Fraud
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Guides
5 plain-English guides for adults 55+.
Elder Fraud and the Grandparent Scam: Numbers, AI Voice Clones, What to Do
Elder fraud hit $7.7B in 2025 IC3 reports. Spot grandparent and AI voice-clone scams, use a family safe word, verify with a known number, and report to IC3 and the FTC.
How to Report a Scam: FTC, IC3, Police, and What to Do First
How to report a scam in the U.S.: stop more loss, tell your bank, file at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and ic3.gov, call AARP Fraud Watch, and contact local police.
Identity Theft Protection for Seniors: Freezes, Alerts, and Recovery Steps
Identity theft protection for seniors: place a free credit freeze, know fraud alerts, report at IdentityTheft.gov for a recovery plan, and protect Medicare and Social Security numbers.
Is This a Scam? A Plain Checklist Before You Pay or Share Info
Is this a scam? Use the FTC’s four signs—pretend, problem or prize, pressure, and odd payment—plus a yes/no checklist before you send money or personal data.
Medicare Scams: Protect Your Number, Spot Fake Offers, Report Fraud
Medicare scams: treat your Medicare Number like a credit card, spot free-equipment and fake-plan pitches, check claims, and report to 1-800-MEDICARE, HHS-OIG, or SMP.