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AARP on Scams & Fraud

Click on the logo for the AARP Fraud Watch Network Hotline to view or report scams. Also see current information about scams including vaccine scams, fake websites, ​theft and more. ​

Report scams or fraud

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Virginia Attorney
​ General's Office

The Virginia Attorney General's office has some good information pertaining to scams and how to protect yourself. Click on the flyer at right to expand it for information and further contact info. Click below for the
​Attorney General's website:

VA Attorney General home page

Federal Trade Commission

The Federal Trade Commission is an independent agency of the United States government whose partial mission is the  promotion of consumer protection. Go to their website to read about current scams and fraud, and how to protect yourself. You can also report fraud here.

Stimulus Checks are not "resources", but rather they are tax credits and may not be seized by Long Term Care Facilities, even from residents on Medicaid, which has occured in some parts of the country.  Click at right for information. ​

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​Consumer Information tips on scams.

Report Fraud to the FTC

Stimulus Check Alerts

Don't be a
​ Money Mule

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  A Money Mule is someone who transfers or moves illegally acquired money on behalf of someone else. Criminals recruit money mules and may target older adults. Click on
flyer at right to expand and learn more from the FBI. Report suspicious
activity to the FBI's Internet
​ Crime Complaint Center: 
ic3.gov 
​Click button below for more information or to find your FBI Field Office (for most of VA it's Richmond).

FBI Field Office