AARP Connecticut to Host Live Tele-Town Hall to Discuss Protecting Veterans from Scams
Connecticut’s nearly 218,000 military veterans and active-duty service members are at risk of being targeted by scammers. AARP recently launched the AARP Veterans Fraud Center, a new online education and resource center to help protect veterans, service members and their families against fraud.
According to an AARP survey, one in three military/veteran adults reported losing money to scams that are specifically trying to take advantage of the trust they have in the military community. Veterans, active-duty service members and their families are 40% more likely to lose money to scams and fraud than the civilian population. These individuals lost more than $267 million in 2021, up from $102 million in 2020 (a 162% increase), according to the Federal Trade Commission.
“Targeting scams at members of the military community is unconscionable,” said AARP Connecticut State Director Nora Duncan. “AARP has launched this effort to alert veterans and their families of the latest scams, how to avoid them, and ways to fight back.”
In addition, Duncan will host a live, interactive “Fighting Fraud with AARP Connecticut Live Tele-Town Hall: Protecting Veterans & Families” on Friday, May 20, at 11 a.m. to share how AARP is protecting Connecticut veterans and their families against consumer fraud and scams. She will be joined by Troy Broussard, AARP…
