A new bipartisan bill could help older homeowners avoid scams and protect their most vaulable asset: their home.

A growing number of seniors have reported being victimized by scam attempts. Members of congress have taken action to address this ongoing issue. The Financial Exploitation Prevention Act is a ...

Billions lost to elder scams annually: Financial crimes against seniors surged 46% in 2024, according to the FBI. A title theft attempt against an elderly homeowner in Columbus, Ohio, was stopped this ...

Joy McGill is an AARP official focused on helping seniors in Oklahoma avoid being scammed or victims of fraud.

American residents can freeze (and unfreeze) their credit bureau files as often as they wish to prevent unauthorized attempts to gain access in order to open new accounts in their names. Equifax- ...

Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn introduced the Romance Scam Prevention Act earlier this year to combat the issue.

Arizona tightens bitcoin ATM rules to protect seniors from scams with caps on transactions and warning requirements.

The nonprofit is offering free and low-cost services this fall, including flu and RSV vaccines, Medicare counseling, and a series of budgeting and scam-prevention workshops. Leaders say the effort is ...