Special to the News-Times
HOUSTON — AARP Texas is warning that fraud targeting Texans, especially older adults, is anything but a joke.
New data from the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center shows Texans reported about $1.35 billion in fraud losses last year, placing Texas among the hardest-hit states in the nation. Older adults are seeing some of the fastest-growing financial losses, with scams becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect.
AARP Texas is taking fraud prevention directly to communities with free, in-person and virtual events, including:
Community shred days to safely dispose of old tax documents, bills and any other sensitive information;
Fraud prevention workshops in select cities; and
Virtual learning session accessible statewide.
Media are invited to cover local shred events and speak with AARP staff. Find the full schedule of activities here or by visiting: https://www.aarp.org/states/texas/free-paper-shredding-events-and-fraud-workshops-to-protect-your-identity/
Why This Matters Now
April has been proclaimed Fraud Prevention Month.