(NAFB) The latest research from an AARP survey shows 89 percent of U.S. consumers were targeted by fraud during the last year. Gift card, charity, delivery, and online shopping schemes tend to spike at this time of year. Sean Voskuhl, Oklahoma State AARP Director, says scammers are targeting everyone, regardless of their age.
The risks of apps like Cash App and Venmo have jumped because three of four consumers used them in the past year, up from 70 percent in 2024. The electronic risks don’t stop there as social media scams are also spiking.
One-third of survey respondents report receiving gift cards that have been tampered with. Scammers record in the number and PIN, and then drain the funds as soon as those cards are purchased.
If you think you or someone you know has been scammed, the AARP Fraud Watch Helpline can help you. These are AARP volunteers who devote their time to helping others. The number is 877-908-3360.
Learn more on Wednesday night at 6:30 pm Central Time on RFD TV or online at AARP Dot Org forward slash AARP Live (www.aarp.org/aarplive)
