😱 Free AARP "online" Fraud Watch Events (Members/Non Members)

[Winter2025VA]

These Fraud Watch AARP events and classes are FREE for members and non members.

Each MONTHLY event is listed BELOW for your convenience.  ‌⬇️‌

AARP Virtual Community Center!!!

FREE interactive online events and classes designed for learning, self improvement, and fun.

USE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER FOR THESE EVENTS AND CLASSES. Search by "category" or "date".

https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/

[Winter2025VA]

AI & Disinformation!

Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026.

12:00 p.m. ET • 11:00 a.m. CT • 10:00 a.m. MT • 9:00 a.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

‌‌‌➡️‌‌‌[*** About the Event!

Disinformation refers to false information created to mislead people, and it's nothing new. But today's AI-powered tools and social media have made it easier and faster to create and spread disinformation. 

In this “Tea and Coffee Tuesday” session, we’ll explore how AI is used to create convincing deepfakes and clone voices, making it challenging to distinguish between real and fake content. We’ll also review best practices for evaluating information and explore tech tools that can help identify content created with AI.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

[Winter2025VA]

Fraud Basics: The Scam Landscape & Staying Safe!

Friday, Jan 9, 2026.

12:00 p.m. ET • 11:00 a.m. CT • 10:00 a.m. MT • 9:00 a.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

‌‌‌➡️‌‌‌[*** About the Event!

Scammers are getting smarter, but so can you with knowledge and practical tools to stay safe. We’ll cover the basics of fraud, including how to recognize the warning signs, avoid common scams and safeguard your personal information.

In this session, we’ll focus on the basics of fraud, including how to:

[1] Avoid common scams.

[2] Recognize the warning signs of fraud.

[3] Safeguard your personal information.

Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself!

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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Find Out About Fraud Targeting Veterans!

Thursday, Jan 8, 2026.

2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

‌‌‌➡️‌‌‌[*** About the Event!

Criminals increasingly target veterans because they know they have an income stream from VA benefits. 

Join us to learn the latest fraud and scams targeting veterans and find out how to protect your assets and those of veterans you know. 

Education is the best way to prevent becoming a victim of criminals.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

[Winter2025VA]

Protecting Your Investments: How to Spot and Avoid Cryptocurrency Scams!

Friday, Jan 30, 2026.

12:00 p.m. ET • 11:00 a.m. CT • 10:00 a.m. MT • 9:00 a.m. PT.

Duration: 30 Minutes.

Free Online Event.

FROM THE EVENT SITE - Join us to learn how to spot red flags, protect your assets, and stay ahead of fraudsters in the digital finance world.

➡️[*** About the Event!

Join AARP and officials from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as they discuss cryptocurrency and the growing risk of crypto scams.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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Fraud Fighting Fraudlettes Monthly Series!

Monday, Jan 26, 2026.

11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT.

Duration: 30 Minutes.

Facebook and YouTube - Free Online Event.

FROM THE EVENT SITE - Join the Fraudlettes for an engaging discussion on what you need to know about scams this upcoming year.

Join the Fraud Fighting Fraudlettes, a lively monthly virtual series where you’ll uncover the latest scams and learn smart prevention tips. Come for the knowledge, stay for the fun—because fighting fraud is easier (and more entertaining) together!

We hope that you will join us at a future event! See what future events are being offered.

USE LINK IN 1ST POST AT TOP OF THIS AREA FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER.

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UPCOMING EVENTS!!!

Registration required. Use link in 1st post at top of this area for more information & to register.

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‌‌‌‌‌➡️‌‌‌‌‌[*** JANUARY 2026.

8 ‌‌‌📌‌‌.

9 ‌‌‌📌‌‌‌.

13 ‌‌‌📌‌‌‌.

FRAUDETTES SERIES.

15.

26 📌.

30 📌.

‌‌‌‌‌➡️‌‌‌‌‌[*** FEBRUARY 2026.

FRAUDETTES SERIES.

19th.

March 19th.

April 16th.

May 21st.

June 18th 

July 16th.

August 20th.

October 15th.

November 19th.