AARP Bulletin: How to Stay Safe and Fight Back Against the Latest Scams

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Readers Stay Informed and Protected with the Annual Fraud Prevention Guide from AARP Bulletin

WASHINGTON—AARP Bulletin today announced its annual Fraud Prevention Guide, a comprehensive resource aimed at helping readers stay vigilant against the latest scams, leading the March/April issue. As artificial intelligence becomes more sophisticated, scams are becoming more difficult to spot. AARP Fraud Watch Network pros detail the ways criminals are constantly innovating, how they can more easily manipulate the emotions of potential victims, and what can be done about it.

The guide highlights several pressing issues, including the alarming rise of AI-driven scams, stories of real-life fraud, and professional tips on how to fight back against scammers.

Also in this year’s edition:

  • Simple tricks to secure your phone if you fear you’ve been hacked;
  • Resources for victims of fraud;
  • And much more.

Other stories in the March/April issue of AARP Bulletin:

Medicare Made Easy: We help readers navigate the often complex world of Medicare policies. This month, the Bulletin highlights key enrollment periods and deadlines to ensure you don’t get fined with a late fee. Plus: What you can do if a prescription drug previously covered by Medicare is no longer covered.

Great Ways to Save on Vacation Lodging: Planning a vacation doesn’t have to break the bank. This month, Bulletin editors offer savvy tips on how to save on your next vacation, ensuring you get the most out of your travel budget.

Published bi-monthly, AARP Bulletin is the definitive news source for AARP’s members, delivering the story behind the key issues confronting Americans 50 and older, including health and health policy, Medicare, Social Security, consumer protection, work, personal finance, and AARP state and national news. Learn more at http://www.aarp.org/bulletin/.

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About AARP
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation’s largest circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.