(KMAland) — AARP Nebraska is hosting a series of events across the state to stem the growing fraud rate.
Targeting fraud and other scams has been an ongoing focus for AARP, and the organization is taking the next step. Recent data released by the Federal Trade Commission show that Americans lost at least $195 billion to fraud and other related financial scams last year.
Jess Kinser, AARP Nebraska’s associate state director for communications, said one event in Grand Island on April 11 will focus on helping protect veterans from financial fraud, because the military community is among the most targeted by scammers…