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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...

Grandparents love their grandchildren, and criminals love to take advantage of that for their financial gain.  One of the more popular scams is the Grandparent Scam, where a stranger will call up claiming to be the target’s grandchild.  They’ll ...

The year ahead will be one with many changes for Social Security beneficiaries, some they will like to see, others not so much. Social Security benefits increase 5.9% in 2022 thanks to a cost of living increase, the largest cost of living increase since 1982 ...

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 ...

Medicare open enrollment started Friday, a critical health insurance program for elder rural residents. AARP’s Sean Voskuhl said it’s important for rural residents to review their Medicare plan each year to find potential costs savings. “One of ...

Those living in rural America don’t face many of the concerns or threats of more urban areas. But unfortunately, scams are just as prevalent in rural areas as in metropolitan communities. And the AARP’s Sean Voskuhl said scams are becoming more difficult to spot. “Sc ...

When your time for the coronavirus vaccine comes, the AARP warns that scammers will try to separate you from your money, identity, or perhaps both. The AARP’s Sean Voskuhl said scammers will target those in rural America, as the vaccine rollout continues. ...

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 ...

The long-lasting impact the coronavirus will have on rural America has many concerned. Unstable markets have many experts concerned the trend of farm bankruptcies will continue to move higher. And while federal aid for farms and small businesses is available it’s important to be diligent when applying and watch out for fraud. ... Read More ...

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...