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beware AARP membership renewal notices

Forum|Forum|5 years ago
August 16, 2021
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AARP sends mass mailings to "valued members" to renew. Over the years, I've received many of these posted YEARS before my membership is actually due for renewal. AARP is well aware of this and chooses not to correct this clearly deceptive and predatory practice.

It will be interesting to see if AARP takes down this post.

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WarpedRecord

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I just received a similar notice. No way am I going to send a canceled check or scan a QR code. I was wondering whether it actually came from AARP because it’s so sketchy-looking. It doesn’t even have the expiration date of my account, which you would think would be provided here.

I was wondering when my membership actually expired, so I got out my card. It said March 2024 — two months from now. But next to it is my other membership card, expiring in March 2029. So my membership’s not due for five years, and AARP wants me to auto-renew now? Not gonna happen.

In addition to this being a scam, I suspect AARP is trying to raid its members’ bank accounts in perpetuity after they die. If I’m around in five years, I won’t be renewing then.

I shredded the notice and will have to live without the bonus gift, a five-port charger. This is unconscionable.

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JosephC206913

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Agreed! Every time I get a "renewal" notice, I check and it's at least MONTHS before the renewal is due. It's a SCAM to get seniors to send money!

ALSO the "renewal" notices DO NOT STATE THE RENEWAL DATE .. which is RIDICULOUS!

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MaryC598724

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I I am amazed that AARP is STILL practicing predatory renewalson us: I in fact DO keep track of my renewal dates and not only do I start getting this notices amny months ahead of time, the price keeps going up. I paid $36 July 21 2023 and started getting renewal notices in early 2024 telling me my subscription ends in Sep 2024. A current statement states: 1 yr = $16; 3 yrs = $43; My $36 from 1 year ago should be good for 2+ years (late 2025!). Phooey! Keep track for yourself and you'll save some $ for your heirs. AARP should keep their adm costs down and apply them to their 'service.'

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AARPConsumerCare

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@MaryC598724 Thank you for being a valued part of our family! The standard membership pricing is $16 per year and $43 for 3 years. Since you received a mailing that states your membership expires in September 2024, but as you said, you renewed for 3 years in 2023; it sounds like you may have two memberships in error. When you have a moment, please send us a private message or contact us using one of these methods, so we can check on your membership: https://aarp.info/3epCObA - Janelle M.

SereneSeagull

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When I pay my membership I keep the top part of the statement, and write the date I paid. When I get all the early renewal notices, I double check to make sure not time to renew yet, then shred the renewal notices.

SummerOnTheWay1

📎@SereneSeagull , that is a good way to keep track but AARP really needs to redo their system to save in paper and man hours. Geez, so many trees with the junk I get from them every week. Mail that cannot be stopped in spite of what they say on this site. The same with emails. Lol, glad I can send those to spam but it is getting old having to do all this. Maybe after I am gone, all this will stop. 🙄 Take care, Nicole!

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When I pay my membership I keep the top part of the statement, and write the date I paid. When I get all the early renewal notices, I double check to make sure not time to renew yet, then shred the renewal notices.

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AARPConsumerCare

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IluvVirginia To update your email preferences and select which types of emails you'd like to receive, you can go to the "My Account" section of your AARP Online Account, select "Communication Preferences" then under "Manage Newsletters" you'll be able to uncheck the box next to newsletters you'd rather not receive. I've sent you a private message to help with updating your mail preferences. - Christy C.

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CliffordL912405

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I pay my Dad’s bills and AARP sends out renewal notices all year long. My Dad’s renewal is in February and he just got a renewal notice today in August, 6 months in advance. They even included new cards that ironically expire in February. AARP takes advantage of the people they are supposed to be looking out for. Shame on you AARP!!!

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AARPConsumerCare

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AARP sends renewal notices to accounts that expire within 6 months, @CliffordL912405. Our hope is that our members are able to renew before experiencing any interruption in their membership, including receipt of AARP The Magazine or their AARP Bulletin. Some members may also have their life insurance or other insurance polices linked to their AARP membership, and it could be detrimental for it to lapse. We have found that many members prefer to renew far before the actual membership expiration date at a time that is convenient for them, and we send promotional offers that many members enjoy taking advantage of. If your dad would like to reduce the amount of renewal notices he receives please have him contact us by chat, text or phone. You can find our contact information online at https://aarp.info/3epCObA - Brandon C.

WebWiseWoman

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Sorry, Brandon, but this is incorrect. I've had a "life-time" membership since November. 2004 ($250 at that time) and I've received multiple renewal notices monthly, via the site and e-mail, for the last 20 years and 10 months...

Perhaps AARP should consider some of the suggestions in these posts?

"Thank you for your attention to this matter."

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