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By AARP Maine
PORTLAND – People of all ages are taken advantage of through scams and fraud every day, and according to the Federal Trade Commission, more than six million Americans reported being a victim last year alone.
We need to work together to slow the growth of that number, and equip people with the necessary resources to better spot a scam so they can avoid becoming the next victim. If you would like to learn more about common scams and how to spot them, consider participating in our monthly Fraud Watch Series put on by AARP Maine. Two of our own volunteers initiated a “Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam” series and all are welcome to attend. Each 30-minute virtual event takes place 10 a.m. the second Thursday of the month via Zoom. Phil and Pam lead interactive discussions on fighting scams and fraud in Maine. Together, we want to help all Mainers learn how to defend themselves against fraud attempts, which is why these discussions are open to all Mainers, not just AARP members.
To register for the next “Fraud Watch with Phil and Pam,” visit www.aarp.org/me.
In addition, AARP Maine has speakers available if you are interested in having someone address your group directly. Our volunteers have been trained to deliver presentations on general scam awareness tips, identity theft, romance scams and other scams, however we can also tailor our presentations if you have a particular scam you would like us to discuss with your group. All of these presentations are offered free of charge. To request a speaker, fill out our online request form at www.aarp.org/me or call 1-866-554-5380.
This is a great opportunity to be able to better protect yourself, your organization, and your community from different types of fraud and scams. We want to help you stay safe, and learn how to be great fraud fighters! Through these presentations you will learn not only how to spot a scam, but also how to stop a scam. Another resource that AARP offers, whether or not you are an AARP member, is a toll-free scam victim helpline. Have you been a victim of a scam and are not sure what to do? Do you have general questions about a scam you heard about in your community? The AARP Fraud Watch Network helpline can set you on the right path. Simply call 1-877-908-3360 or visit www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork.
