Iowa targets uptick in fraud and scams

(KMAland) — AARP Iowa is partnering with the state attorney general’s office and the Department of Insurance and Financial Services to launch an educational tour on how to recognize fraud – and what to do after becoming a victim.

Americans lose more than $28 billion a year to scammers, and Iowans are no exception. The officials will be on hand during the 2026 Stop the Scammers campaign in every corner of the state this month and next, and will be prepared to help Iowans know how to spot fraud and identify a scam.

AARP Iowa state director Michael Wagler says there’s a lot of money at stake…

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