Affinity Fraud Dear Ed, A church leader scams the congregation to invest in his bogus new business. The head of a local financial planning club of his “friends” is at the top of a Ponzi scheme. A member of a retirement community recruits his fellow residents into a fake investment. Scammers often...
Sensitive material? Shred it and forget it! Dear Ed, Every two seconds, someone falls victim to identity theft. That’s why AARP’s Fraud Watch Network and AARP Foundation are offering free shredding events around the country so you can protect yourself and your family.How it Works:One of the tried...
The Grandparent Scam Dear Ed,You get a frantic call from someone claiming to be your grandson or granddaughter. The caller says there’s an emergency and asks you to send money right away. But there’s a good chance this is an imposter trying to steal your money through the “grandparent scam.” How it W...