Fraud

Fraud is on the rise, and it’s affecting nearly 40% of us. Let’s talk about how to stay safe in this ever-changing landscape.

Caregivers of older adults need to be on the lookout for financial fraud.  Jason Horton, with the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, said it's a growing problem.   "The statistics show that one in ten Americans over the age of 60 has experienced elder abuse in some way, shape, or form and mostly it's financial abuse."   The ...

An unfortunate part of the holiday season is fraud.  The AARP’s Sean Voskuhl said 82% of American consumers have experienced some type of fraud, and of that, over a third have experienced fraud when trying to buy a product on-line ad.  He added one ...

Investigators say 17 people face federal charges for conspiring to defraud the U.S. of more than 2.4-million dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program money.  Federal prosecutors in Portland say the group operated in several states as well as on-line via curb pick up programs.   ...

Scammers don’t miss an opportunity to try and take advantage of you, and some are even using the upcoming election to get people’s personal information.   “We know that emotions are high and it can be very polarizing," said Rebecca Barr, with the Better Business Bureau.  "And so, we are expe...

Now that the holidays are here, the AARP is reminding rural residents to shop safely online and watch for charity scams. Thanks in part to the worldwide supply chain delays the holiday shopping season has started earlier than normal, with shoppers trying to scoop up top gift items before they disappear ...

A former manager of a Washington-based company that produced and sold grass seed and turfgrass to independent Oregon growers has admitted to deceiving growers statewide for more than $12 million. Christopher Claypool of Spokane pleaded guilty to charges in Federal Court of conspiring to commit wire fraud and money laundering ...

Many Northwest farming communities, from North Central Washington to the Palouse and into Oregon have been impacted this month by wildfires. While other areas have suffered flooding or wind damage this year. Whatever the threat is to your community, the AARP is reminding you to be prepared for the unexpected ...

It's a growing concern this time of year: tax identification theft  and fraud.  And Gisele Jefferson of Colorado State University Extension says thieves only need a few key pieces of information to make your life miserable. "Your name, social security number, and your birth date. That can...

AARP and the Department of Justice recently teamed up with The Oak Ridge Boys to raise the awareness of the dangers of elder fraud.  The AARP’s Sean Voskuhl says the partnership is important to rural Americans.   “Prevention is key. Fraudsters are targe...