As a society, our tendency to blame the fraud victim for experiencing the crime has led to us deprioritizing it. In this webinar, AARP will discuss the nature of victim-blaming in our country, and how changing this narrative could lead to a fundamental transformation in how we combat fraud.      

Featured Speakers:

• Kathy Stokes, Director, Fraud Prevention Programs, AARP

Resources from AARP:

• AARP Fraud Watch Network: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/fraud-watch-network/

• Fraud Helpline: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/helpline.html?intcmp=AE-SCM-FRD-HLPLN

• Volunteer with AARP: https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/causes/fraud-prevention/

• The Perfect Scam Podcast: https://www.aarp.org/podcasts/the-perfect-scam/

Resources from the National Cybersecurity Alliance: 

• Teach Others How to Stay Safe Online: https://staysafeonline.org/programs/cybersecurity-awareness-month/teach-others-how-to-stay-safe-online/

• Online Safety Resources and Guides: https://staysafeonline.org/resources/

• Cybersecurity Awareness Month: https://staysafeonline.org/programs/cybersecurity-awareness-month/

Additional Resources:

• Report fraud to the FTC: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/

• Get a free credit report and freeze your credit: https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action