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More than 92,000 Americans were victims of elder fraud in 2021 according to the FBI, with losses topping $1.7 billion.

Strat Maloma, AARP’s associate director of advocacy and community, shared tips to avoid scams targeting older adults.

To access AARP’s fraud prevention resources, click here.

This segment aired on KTLA 5 Weekend Morning News on July 2, 2022.