AARP Maine
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AARP scam alert: Deepfakes and AI scams: Famous faces, fake deals (opens the original)
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The AARP Fraud Watch Network™ Helpline (877-908-3360) has seen a spike in fake endorsement scams. Criminals will use images, edited videos, and stolen likenesses of famous celebrities to build credibility. They place these deceptive ads on social media to build quick trust with viewers. Today's technology allows video and audio to be easily altered, making public figures appear to say things they never actually said. Be cautious of offers or giveaways backed by famous personalities. Don’t buy a
AARP scam alert: The invite you don’t want: Party invite scams (opens the original)
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Fake party invitations are a newer tactic perpetrators use to capture personal details. They send digital invitations, commonly through email, inviting you to a fake gathering. Typically, the email comes from someone you know whose account has been hacked. The message asks you to click a link to RSVP, confirm your guest information, or buy tickets. Clicking the link can download harmful software onto your device or send you to a fake website designed to steal your financial and personal informat
AARP scam alert: Loan scams (opens the original)
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Promises of fast cash and low interest rates are a common tactic used in loan fraud. They post ads, or reach out to you directly, promising loan approvals with low rates and no credit checks. They may spoof their phone numbers to appear as legitimate lenders. To get the loan, they say you need to pay upfront for expenses like "processing," "insurance," or "application fees." When they receive the payment, they disappear. Legitimate lenders don’t charge upfront fees to secure a loan. Your best be
AARP scam alert: Loan scams (opens the original)
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Promises of fast cash and low interest rates are a common tactic used in loan fraud. They post ads, or reach out to you directly, promising loan approvals with low rates and no credit checks. They may spoof their phone numbers to appear as legitimate lenders. To get the loan, they say you need to pay upfront for expenses like "processing," "insurance," or "application fees." When they receive the payment, they disappear. Legitimate lenders don’t charge upfront fees to secure a loan. Your best be
AARP scam alert: How scammers are exploiting product recalls (opens the original)
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As food and product recalls continue to make headlines, criminals are following suit. They send texts, emails, or other messages claiming that a product you purchased has been recalled and that you’re entitled to a refund or free replacement. The message may look legitimate, appearing to come from a retailer or manufacturer you trust. It urges you to act quickly and click a link to claim a refund or verify your account. But in reality, the link takes you to a fake website designed to steal your
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