Scams & Fraud

Florida is no stranger to hurricane and scam artists. Natural disasters often bring an influx of con artists ready to take advantage of suffering and confusion.

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Data breaches are enough to make most Floridians panic, but you can feel confident and secure after taking these simple steps to safeguard your personal information.

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Protecting consumers is one of AARP’s founding principles. At AARP Florida, we’re providing Florida-specific fraud resources, education, and updates to help keep Floridians

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Do you have questions about the changes to Social Security policy going into effect this Monday (April 14, 2025)? You’re not alone!

As scammers increasingly use crypto ATMs to defraud older adults, AARP is pushing for daily transaction limits and other regulations.

Have you ever heard of a cryptocurrency (crypto) ATM before? Do you know what crypto ATMs are used for, how they work, or where they’re located? If you answered “No” to any of these questions, you're not alone! Most Floridians are unfamiliar with these machines – which is why scammers are exploiting crypto ATMs to steal millions of dollars from Floridians every year.

AARP Florida and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) urge Floridians to beware of cryptocurrency ATM payment scams.