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

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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/

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EVENT NAME - Love, Money & Fraud: Spotting the Signs!

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

Investment scams disguised as love? Get the facts and prevention strategies from AARP and top agencies—your security starts here.
Join us online on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day as AARP and speakers from the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, U. S. Secret Service and U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission will share powerful strategies to protect your relationships and investments from scams.

DATE: Monday - Jun 16, 2025.

TIME - 3:00 p.m. ET • 2:00 p.m. CT • 1:00 p.m. MT • 12:00 p.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP CA at caaarp@aarp.org.

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

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EVENT NAME - Join the Fraudettes: Monthly Fraud-Fighting Fun & Trivia!

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

Join the Fraudettes, a dynamic team of AARP Wyoming volunteers, every month for a fun and interactive fraud-fighting experience each month. We’ll explore the latest scams; hear insights from engaging guests such as local law enforcement, FBI representatives or consumer protection advocates; and test your knowledge of fraud trivia.
This 30-minute Zoom session, hosted by the energetic Fraudettes team—BJ, Nancy and moderator Tracy—will equip you with the tools to stay ahead of scammers. Bring your questions for the live Q&A and leave feeling more confident in protecting yourself and your loved ones.

DATE: Thursday - June 19, 2025.

TIME - 6:30 p.m. ET • 5:30 p.m. CT • 4:30 p.m. MT • 3:30 p.m. PT.

Duration: 30 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP WY at wyaarp@aarp.org.

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

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👍  Register Early.

EVENT NAME - Join the Fraudettes: Monthly Fraud-Fighting Fun & Trivia!

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

Join the Fraudettes, a dynamic team of AARP Wyoming volunteers, every month for a fun and interactive fraud-fighting experience each month. We’ll explore the latest scams; hear insights from engaging guests such as local law enforcement, FBI representatives or consumer protection advocates; and test your knowledge of fraud trivia.
This 30-minute Zoom session, hosted by the energetic Fraudettes team—BJ, Nancy and moderator Tracy—will equip you with the tools to stay ahead of scammers. Bring your questions for the live Q&A and leave feeling more confident in protecting yourself and your loved ones.

DATE: Thursday - June 19, 2025.

TIME - 6:30 p.m. ET • 5:30 p.m. CT • 4:30 p.m. MT • 3:30 p.m. PT.

Duration: 30 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP WY at wyaarp@aarp.org.

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

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EVENT NAME - Aging Academy: How to Protect Against Elder Abuse!

FROM THE EVENT.

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, join us as we share important tips and strategies to protect yourself from fraud, exploitation and mistreatment while acting as a caregiver or using caregiver services.

Our discussion will cover:

[1] Preparing for a caregiver: how to hire, supervise and ensure trustworthy care.

[2] Understanding the risks of hiring privately and strategies to protect yourself.

[3] Practical tips for spotting and preventing fraud and exploitation.

DATE: Thursday - Jun 19, 2025.

TIME - 1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP FL at flaarp@aarp.org.

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

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👍  Register Early.

EVENT NAME - Aging Academy: How to Protect Against Elder Abuse!

FROM THE EVENT.

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, join us as we share important tips and strategies to protect yourself from fraud, exploitation and mistreatment while acting as a caregiver or using caregiver services.

Our discussion will cover:

[1] Preparing for a caregiver: how to hire, supervise and ensure trustworthy care.

[2] Understanding the risks of hiring privately and strategies to protect yourself.

[3] Practical tips for spotting and preventing fraud and exploitation.

DATE: Thursday - Jun 19, 2025.

TIME - 1:00 p.m. ET • 12:00 p.m. CT • 11:00 a.m. MT • 10:00 a.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP FL at flaarp@aarp.org.

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

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EVENT NAME - Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam: Home Improvement Scams!

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

Have you or someone you know been contacted by a scammer or been a target of fraud? Do you have questions about steps to take to stay safe? Are you willing to share your story? Stop in for our virtual scam prevention discussion, Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam. 
This month, our focus will be how to spot home improvement scams. We want to address your questions and hear your ideas and stories too. Phil Chin is an AARP volunteer who leads the AARP Fraud Watch Network efforts in Maine and Pam Partridge leads the AARP Maine volunteer speakers bureau.

DATE: Thursday - Jun 12, 2025.

TIME - 10:00 a.m. ET • 9:00 a.m. CT • 8:00 a.m. MT • 7:00 a.m. PT.

Duration: 30 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP ME at meaarp@aarp.org.

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

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👍  This event is THIS THURSDAY. There is still space. Registration required.

EVENT NAME - Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam: Home Improvement Scams!

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

Have you or someone you know been contacted by a scammer or been a target of fraud? Do you have questions about steps to take to stay safe? Are you willing to share your story? Stop in for our virtual scam prevention discussion, Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam. 
This month, our focus will be how to spot home improvement scams. We want to address your questions and hear your ideas and stories too. Phil Chin is an AARP volunteer who leads the AARP Fraud Watch Network efforts in Maine and Pam Partridge leads the AARP Maine volunteer speakers bureau.

DATE: Thursday - Jun 12, 2025.

TIME - 10:00 a.m. ET • 9:00 a.m. CT • 8:00 a.m. MT • 7:00 a.m. PT.

Duration: 30 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP ME at meaarp@aarp.org.

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

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EVENT NAME - Virtual Book Club: ‘The Fraud Fighter's Handbook’!

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

Join us for a special Virtual Book Club event with Doug Shadel, author of The Fraud Fighter’s Handbook.
Learn how fraud criminals operate, why older adults are often targeted and how you can spot scams before they happen. Shadel will share key strategies from his book to help you—and those you care about—stay protected. Don’t miss this important and empowering discussion.

DATE: Tuesday - Jun 17, 2025.

TIME - 4:00 p.m. ET • 3:00 p.m. CT • 2:00 p.m. MT • 1:00 p.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP MD at mdaarp@aarp.org.

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

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👍  This event is THIS TUESDAY. Registration is required.

EVENT NAME - Virtual Book Club: ‘The Fraud Fighter's Handbook’!

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

Join us for a special Virtual Book Club event with Doug Shadel, author of The Fraud Fighter’s Handbook.
Learn how fraud criminals operate, why older adults are often targeted and how you can spot scams before they happen. Shadel will share key strategies from his book to help you—and those you care about—stay protected. Don’t miss this important and empowering discussion.

DATE: Tuesday - Jun 17, 2025.

TIME - 4:00 p.m. ET • 3:00 p.m. CT • 2:00 p.m. MT • 1:00 p.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP MD at mdaarp@aarp.org.

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

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👍  Register Early.

EVENT NAME - Virtual Book Club: ‘The Fraud Fighter's Handbook’!

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

Join us for a special Virtual Book Club event with Doug Shadel, author of The Fraud Fighter’s Handbook.
Learn how fraud criminals operate, why older adults are often targeted and how you can spot scams before they happen. Shadel will share key strategies from his book to help you—and those you care about—stay protected. Don’t miss this important and empowering discussion.

DATE: Tuesday - Jun 17, 2025.

TIME - 4:00 p.m. ET • 3:00 p.m. CT • 2:00 p.m. MT • 1:00 p.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP MD at mdaarp@aarp.org.

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

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EVENT NAME - Love, Money & Fraud: Spotting the Signs!

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

Investment scams disguised as love? Get the facts and prevention strategies from AARP and top agencies—your security starts here.
Join us online on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day as AARP and speakers from the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, U. S. Secret Service and U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission will share powerful strategies to protect your relationships and investments from scams.

DATE: Monday - Jun 16, 2025.

TIME - 3:00 p.m. ET • 2:00 p.m. CT • 1:00 p.m. MT • 12:00 p.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP CA at caaarp@aarp.org.

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

[SpringIsHereVA]

👍  Register Early.

EVENT NAME - Love, Money & Fraud: Spotting the Signs!

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

Investment scams disguised as love? Get the facts and prevention strategies from AARP and top agencies—your security starts here.
Join us online on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day as AARP and speakers from the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, U. S. Secret Service and U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission will share powerful strategies to protect your relationships and investments from scams.

DATE: Monday - Jun 16, 2025.

TIME - 3:00 p.m. ET • 2:00 p.m. CT • 1:00 p.m. MT • 12:00 p.m. PT.

Duration: 60 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP CA at caaarp@aarp.org.

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

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EVENT NAME - Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam: Home Improvement Scams!

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

Have you or someone you know been contacted by a scammer or been a target of fraud? Do you have questions about steps to take to stay safe? Are you willing to share your story? Stop in for our virtual scam prevention discussion, Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam. 

This month, our focus will be how to spot home improvement scams. We want to address your questions and hear your ideas and stories too. Phil Chin is an AARP volunteer who leads the AARP Fraud Watch Network efforts in Maine and Pam Partridge leads the AARP Maine volunteer speakers bureau.

DATE: Thursday - Jun 12, 2025.

TIME - 10:00 a.m. ET • 9:00 a.m. CT • 8:00 a.m. MT • 7:00 a.m. PT.

Duration: 30 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP ME at meaarp@aarp.org.

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

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👍  This event is THIS THURSDAY. There is still space. Registration Required.

EVENT NAME - Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam: Home Improvement Scams!

FROM THE EVENT SITE.

Have you or someone you know been contacted by a scammer or been a target of fraud? Do you have questions about steps to take to stay safe? Are you willing to share your story? Stop in for our virtual scam prevention discussion, Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam. 

This month, our focus will be how to spot home improvement scams. We want to address your questions and hear your ideas and stories too. Phil Chin is an AARP volunteer who leads the AARP Fraud Watch Network efforts in Maine and Pam Partridge leads the AARP Maine volunteer speakers bureau.

DATE: Thursday - Jun 12, 2025.

TIME - 10:00 a.m. ET • 9:00 a.m. CT • 8:00 a.m. MT • 7:00 a.m. PT.

Duration: 30 Minutes.

Zoom - Free Online Event.

For questions, contact AARP ME at meaarp@aarp.org.

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

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