Fighting Fraud with AARP CT: Gift Card Scams 12/20/24
Friday, Dec 20, 2024From 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST
Online Event
Contact:
AARP Connecticut
Email:
ctaarp@aarp.org
What to know before you buy those last minute holiday gift cards.
About the Event
A 2022 AARP survey found that one in four respondents to the AARP survey said they had given or received a gift card that turned out to have no value on it. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), gift cards are also the most common way scammers seek money from their targets.
In this 30-minute webinar, hear from the CT Department of Consumer Protection on how scammers are using gift cards and how to keep yourself safe.
How to Join
Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for events. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.
Please log in to register for an AARP event.
Why register with AARP.org?
- Play online games and save your top scores
- Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more
- Store your photos and share them with friends and family
- As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits
If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.
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older Americans.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: The Culture Cup, Gainesville, VA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/woodbridge-speakers-bureau-fraud-holiday-online-shopping-scams-frnpzcwbgtl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PREVENTING-ONLINE-SCAMS-DURING-THE-HOLIDAY-SHOPPING-SEASON" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/woodbridge-speakers-bureau-fraud-holiday-online-shopping-scams-frnpzcwbgtl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PREVENTING-ONLINE-SCAMS-DURING-THE-HOLIDAY-SHOPPING-SEASON">Preventing Online 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0include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Fighting Fraud with AARP CT: Gift Card Scams 12/20/24 </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Friday, Dec 20, 2024<br>From 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Connecticut </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:ctaarp@aarp.org"> ctaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ab1f4516-465f-4463-9295-f2eba5e84d4d/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="AB1F4516-465F-4463-9295-F2EBA5E84D4D" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FIGHTING_FRAUD_WITH_AARP_CT_GIFT_CARD_SCAMS_122024" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">What to know before you buy those last minute holiday gift cards.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(42,42,42);">A 2022 AARP survey found that one in four respondents to the AARP survey said they had given or received a gift card that turned out to have no value on it. </span><span style="color: rgb(18,18,18);">According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), gift cards are also the most common way scammers seek money from their targets. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">In this 30-minute webinar, hear from the CT Department of Consumer Protection on how scammers are using gift cards and how to keep yourself safe.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: rgb(70,120,134);">events</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ab1f4516-465f-4463-9295-f2eba5e84d4d/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="AB1F4516-465F-4463-9295-F2EBA5E84D4D" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FIGHTING_FRAUD_WITH_AARP_CT_GIFT_CARD_SCAMS_122024" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/PKNDWGWHZZD?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/free-coffee-friday-with-aarp-virginia-cbnrjgr9vk4.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FREE-COFFEE-FRIDAY-WITH-AARP-VIRGINIA" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/free-coffee-friday-with-aarp-virginia-cbnrjgr9vk4.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FREE-COFFEE-FRIDAY-WITH-AARP-VIRGINIA">Free Coffee Friday with AARP Virginia</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">You’re invited to have a free coffee (or tea) on AARP, the preeminent organization fighting for older Americans.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: The Culture Cup, Gainesville, VA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/woodbridge-speakers-bureau-fraud-holiday-online-shopping-scams-frnpzcwbgtl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PREVENTING-ONLINE-SCAMS-DURING-THE-HOLIDAY-SHOPPING-SEASON" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/woodbridge-speakers-bureau-fraud-holiday-online-shopping-scams-frnpzcwbgtl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PREVENTING-ONLINE-SCAMS-DURING-THE-HOLIDAY-SHOPPING-SEASON">Preventing Online Scams During the Holiday Shopping Season</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">As we move into the holiday season our thoughts turn toward the generosity of gift giving and the thoughtfulness of helping others not as fortunate as us.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: WOODBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER, WOODBRIDGE, VA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/financial-caregiving-tips-for-family-caregivers-grn9v4l92ll.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINANCIAL-CAREGIVING-TIPS-FOR-FAMILY-CAREGIVERS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/financial-caregiving-tips-for-family-caregivers-grn9v4l92ll.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINANCIAL-CAREGIVING-TIPS-FOR-FAMILY-CAREGIVERS">Financial Caregiving – Tips for Family Caregivers</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">JOIN ZOOM LINK AT 1PM EST Many caregivers forget the importance of prioritizing their own financial security and wellbeing because they’re so focused on the immediate needs of their loved ones.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- aarp-events page <div class="card" style="box-shadow:none;"> <a data-formelementid="RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find community service opportunities you're passionate about." href="/guest/volunteering/?intcmp=RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422"><img class="img-responsive volunteer" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/Volunteer_Ad_455x455.jpg" alt="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural" title="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural"></a> </div> --> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card d-none"> <a data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VOLUNTEER" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find local events on the go with the free AARP Now App"><img class="img-responsive" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/guest/new-splash-01-740.jpg"></a> <p>Find local events on the go with the free AARP Now App</p> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Fighting Fraud with AARP CT: Gift Card Scams 12/20/24</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Fighting Fraud with AARP CT: Gift Card Scams 12/20/24"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="What to know before you buy those last minute holiday gift cards.About the EventA 2022 AARP survey found that one in four respondents to the AARP survey said" name="description"/> <meta content="Fighting, Fraud, with, AARP, CT, Gift, Card, Scams, 12, 20, 24" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/fighting-fraud-with-aarp-ct-gift-card-scams-122024-pkndwgwhzzd.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/aarp-event/fighting-fraud-with-aarp-ct-gift-card-scams-122024-pkndwgwhzzd.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta name="estimated_publish_date" id="metaPublishDate" content="2024-12-20"/> /*img.static-map {display:none;}*/ .cvent-view .main-image {display:none;}jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src', jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src')+'&key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk')', 'title_for_layout' => 'AARP Event Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Fighting Fraud with AARP CT: Gift Card Scams 12/20/24 </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Friday, Dec 20, 2024<br>From 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Connecticut </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:ctaarp@aarp.org"> ctaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ab1f4516-465f-4463-9295-f2eba5e84d4d/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="AB1F4516-465F-4463-9295-F2EBA5E84D4D" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FIGHTING_FRAUD_WITH_AARP_CT_GIFT_CARD_SCAMS_122024" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">What to know before you buy those last minute holiday gift cards.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(42,42,42);">A 2022 AARP survey found that one in four respondents to the AARP survey said they had given or received a gift card that turned out to have no value on it. </span><span style="color: rgb(18,18,18);">According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), gift cards are also the most common way scammers seek money from their targets. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">In this 30-minute webinar, hear from the CT Department of Consumer Protection on how scammers are using gift cards and how to keep yourself safe.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: rgb(70,120,134);">events</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ab1f4516-465f-4463-9295-f2eba5e84d4d/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="AB1F4516-465F-4463-9295-F2EBA5E84D4D" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FIGHTING_FRAUD_WITH_AARP_CT_GIFT_CARD_SCAMS_122024" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/PKNDWGWHZZD?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/free-coffee-friday-with-aarp-virginia-cbnrjgr9vk4.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FREE-COFFEE-FRIDAY-WITH-AARP-VIRGINIA" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/free-coffee-friday-with-aarp-virginia-cbnrjgr9vk4.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FREE-COFFEE-FRIDAY-WITH-AARP-VIRGINIA">Free Coffee Friday with AARP Virginia</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">You’re invited to have a free coffee (or tea) on AARP, the preeminent organization fighting for older Americans.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: The Culture Cup, Gainesville, VA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/woodbridge-speakers-bureau-fraud-holiday-online-shopping-scams-frnpzcwbgtl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PREVENTING-ONLINE-SCAMS-DURING-THE-HOLIDAY-SHOPPING-SEASON" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/woodbridge-speakers-bureau-fraud-holiday-online-shopping-scams-frnpzcwbgtl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PREVENTING-ONLINE-SCAMS-DURING-THE-HOLIDAY-SHOPPING-SEASON">Preventing Online Scams During the Holiday Shopping Season</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">As we move into the holiday season our thoughts turn toward the generosity of gift giving and the thoughtfulness of helping others not as fortunate as us.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: WOODBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER, WOODBRIDGE, VA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/financial-caregiving-tips-for-family-caregivers-grn9v4l92ll.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINANCIAL-CAREGIVING-TIPS-FOR-FAMILY-CAREGIVERS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/financial-caregiving-tips-for-family-caregivers-grn9v4l92ll.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINANCIAL-CAREGIVING-TIPS-FOR-FAMILY-CAREGIVERS">Financial Caregiving – Tips for Family Caregivers</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">JOIN ZOOM LINK AT 1PM EST Many caregivers forget the importance of prioritizing their own financial security and wellbeing because they’re so focused on the immediate needs of their loved ones.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div 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0include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Fighting Fraud with AARP CT: Gift Card Scams 12/20/24 </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Friday, Dec 20, 2024<br>From 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Connecticut </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:ctaarp@aarp.org"> ctaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ab1f4516-465f-4463-9295-f2eba5e84d4d/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="AB1F4516-465F-4463-9295-F2EBA5E84D4D" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FIGHTING_FRAUD_WITH_AARP_CT_GIFT_CARD_SCAMS_122024" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">What to know before you buy those last minute holiday gift cards.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(42,42,42);">A 2022 AARP survey found that one in four respondents to the AARP survey said they had given or received a gift card that turned out to have no value on it. </span><span style="color: rgb(18,18,18);">According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), gift cards are also the most common way scammers seek money from their targets. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">In this 30-minute webinar, hear from the CT Department of Consumer Protection on how scammers are using gift cards and how to keep yourself safe.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: rgb(70,120,134);">events</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ab1f4516-465f-4463-9295-f2eba5e84d4d/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="AB1F4516-465F-4463-9295-F2EBA5E84D4D" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FIGHTING_FRAUD_WITH_AARP_CT_GIFT_CARD_SCAMS_122024" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/PKNDWGWHZZD?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/free-coffee-friday-with-aarp-virginia-cbnrjgr9vk4.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FREE-COFFEE-FRIDAY-WITH-AARP-VIRGINIA" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/free-coffee-friday-with-aarp-virginia-cbnrjgr9vk4.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FREE-COFFEE-FRIDAY-WITH-AARP-VIRGINIA">Free Coffee Friday with AARP Virginia</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">You’re invited to have a free coffee (or tea) on AARP, the preeminent organization fighting for older Americans.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: The Culture Cup, Gainesville, VA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/woodbridge-speakers-bureau-fraud-holiday-online-shopping-scams-frnpzcwbgtl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PREVENTING-ONLINE-SCAMS-DURING-THE-HOLIDAY-SHOPPING-SEASON" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/woodbridge-speakers-bureau-fraud-holiday-online-shopping-scams-frnpzcwbgtl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PREVENTING-ONLINE-SCAMS-DURING-THE-HOLIDAY-SHOPPING-SEASON">Preventing Online Scams During the Holiday Shopping Season</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">As we move into the holiday season our thoughts turn toward the generosity of gift giving and the thoughtfulness of helping others not as fortunate as us.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: WOODBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER, WOODBRIDGE, VA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/financial-caregiving-tips-for-family-caregivers-grn9v4l92ll.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINANCIAL-CAREGIVING-TIPS-FOR-FAMILY-CAREGIVERS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/financial-caregiving-tips-for-family-caregivers-grn9v4l92ll.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINANCIAL-CAREGIVING-TIPS-FOR-FAMILY-CAREGIVERS">Financial Caregiving – Tips for Family Caregivers</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">JOIN ZOOM LINK AT 1PM EST Many caregivers forget the importance of prioritizing their own financial security and wellbeing because they’re so focused on the immediate needs of their loved ones.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- aarp-events page <div class="card" style="box-shadow:none;"> <a data-formelementid="RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find community service opportunities you're passionate about." href="/guest/volunteering/?intcmp=RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422"><img class="img-responsive volunteer" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/Volunteer_Ad_455x455.jpg" alt="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural" title="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural"></a> </div> --> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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}); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Fighting Fraud with AARP CT: Gift Card Scams 12/20/24</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Fighting Fraud with AARP CT: Gift Card Scams 12/20/24"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="What to know before you buy those last minute holiday gift cards.About the EventA 2022 AARP survey found that one in four respondents to the AARP survey said" name="description"/> <meta content="Fighting, Fraud, with, AARP, CT, Gift, Card, Scams, 12, 20, 24" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/aarp-event/fighting-fraud-with-aarp-ct-gift-card-scams-122024-pkndwgwhzzd.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/aarp-event/fighting-fraud-with-aarp-ct-gift-card-scams-122024-pkndwgwhzzd.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta name="estimated_publish_date" id="metaPublishDate" content="2024-12-20"/> /*img.static-map {display:none;}*/ .cvent-view .main-image {display:none;}jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src', jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src')+'&key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk')', 'title_for_layout' => 'AARP Event Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Fighting Fraud with AARP CT: Gift Card Scams 12/20/24 </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Friday, Dec 20, 2024<br>From 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Connecticut </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:ctaarp@aarp.org"> ctaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ab1f4516-465f-4463-9295-f2eba5e84d4d/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="AB1F4516-465F-4463-9295-F2EBA5E84D4D" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FIGHTING_FRAUD_WITH_AARP_CT_GIFT_CARD_SCAMS_122024" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">What to know before you buy those last minute holiday gift cards.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(42,42,42);">A 2022 AARP survey found that one in four respondents to the AARP survey said they had given or received a gift card that turned out to have no value on it. </span><span style="color: rgb(18,18,18);">According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), gift cards are also the most common way scammers seek money from their targets. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">In this 30-minute webinar, hear from the CT Department of Consumer Protection on how scammers are using gift cards and how to keep yourself safe.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: rgb(70,120,134);">events</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ab1f4516-465f-4463-9295-f2eba5e84d4d/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="AB1F4516-465F-4463-9295-F2EBA5E84D4D" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FIGHTING_FRAUD_WITH_AARP_CT_GIFT_CARD_SCAMS_122024" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/PKNDWGWHZZD?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Fighting Fraud with AARP CT: Gift Card Scams 12/20/24 </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Friday, Dec 20, 2024<br>From 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Connecticut </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:ctaarp@aarp.org"> ctaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ab1f4516-465f-4463-9295-f2eba5e84d4d/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="AB1F4516-465F-4463-9295-F2EBA5E84D4D" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FIGHTING_FRAUD_WITH_AARP_CT_GIFT_CARD_SCAMS_122024" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">What to know before you buy those last minute holiday gift cards.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(42,42,42);">A 2022 AARP survey found that one in four respondents to the AARP survey said they had given or received a gift card that turned out to have no value on it. </span><span style="color: rgb(18,18,18);">According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), gift cards are also the most common way scammers seek money from their targets. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">In this 30-minute webinar, hear from the CT Department of Consumer Protection on how scammers are using gift cards and how to keep yourself safe.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: rgb(70,120,134);">events</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ab1f4516-465f-4463-9295-f2eba5e84d4d/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="AB1F4516-465F-4463-9295-F2EBA5E84D4D" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FIGHTING_FRAUD_WITH_AARP_CT_GIFT_CARD_SCAMS_122024" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/PKNDWGWHZZD?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/free-coffee-friday-with-aarp-virginia-cbnrjgr9vk4.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FREE-COFFEE-FRIDAY-WITH-AARP-VIRGINIA" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/free-coffee-friday-with-aarp-virginia-cbnrjgr9vk4.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FREE-COFFEE-FRIDAY-WITH-AARP-VIRGINIA">Free Coffee Friday with AARP Virginia</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">You’re invited to have a free coffee (or tea) on AARP, the preeminent organization fighting for older Americans.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: The Culture Cup, Gainesville, VA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/woodbridge-speakers-bureau-fraud-holiday-online-shopping-scams-frnpzcwbgtl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PREVENTING-ONLINE-SCAMS-DURING-THE-HOLIDAY-SHOPPING-SEASON" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/woodbridge-speakers-bureau-fraud-holiday-online-shopping-scams-frnpzcwbgtl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PREVENTING-ONLINE-SCAMS-DURING-THE-HOLIDAY-SHOPPING-SEASON">Preventing Online Scams During the Holiday Shopping Season</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">As we move into the holiday season our thoughts turn toward the generosity of gift giving and the thoughtfulness of helping others not as fortunate as us.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: WOODBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER, WOODBRIDGE, VA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/financial-caregiving-tips-for-family-caregivers-grn9v4l92ll.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINANCIAL-CAREGIVING-TIPS-FOR-FAMILY-CAREGIVERS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/financial-caregiving-tips-for-family-caregivers-grn9v4l92ll.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINANCIAL-CAREGIVING-TIPS-FOR-FAMILY-CAREGIVERS">Financial Caregiving – Tips for Family Caregivers</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">JOIN ZOOM LINK AT 1PM EST Many caregivers forget the importance of prioritizing their own financial security and wellbeing because they’re so focused on the immediate needs of their loved ones.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- aarp-events page <div class="card" style="box-shadow:none;"> <a data-formelementid="RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find community service opportunities you're passionate about." href="/guest/volunteering/?intcmp=RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422"><img class="img-responsive volunteer" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/Volunteer_Ad_455x455.jpg" alt="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural" title="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural"></a> </div> --> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ab1f4516-465f-4463-9295-f2eba5e84d4d/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="AB1F4516-465F-4463-9295-F2EBA5E84D4D" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FIGHTING_FRAUD_WITH_AARP_CT_GIFT_CARD_SCAMS_122024" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/PKNDWGWHZZD?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/free-coffee-friday-with-aarp-virginia-cbnrjgr9vk4.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FREE-COFFEE-FRIDAY-WITH-AARP-VIRGINIA" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/free-coffee-friday-with-aarp-virginia-cbnrjgr9vk4.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FREE-COFFEE-FRIDAY-WITH-AARP-VIRGINIA">Free Coffee Friday with AARP Virginia</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">You’re invited to have a free coffee (or tea) on AARP, the preeminent organization fighting for older Americans.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: The Culture Cup, Gainesville, VA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/woodbridge-speakers-bureau-fraud-holiday-online-shopping-scams-frnpzcwbgtl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PREVENTING-ONLINE-SCAMS-DURING-THE-HOLIDAY-SHOPPING-SEASON" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/woodbridge-speakers-bureau-fraud-holiday-online-shopping-scams-frnpzcwbgtl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PREVENTING-ONLINE-SCAMS-DURING-THE-HOLIDAY-SHOPPING-SEASON">Preventing Online Scams During the Holiday Shopping Season</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">As we move into the holiday season our thoughts turn toward the generosity of gift giving and the thoughtfulness of helping others not as fortunate as us.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: WOODBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER, WOODBRIDGE, VA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/financial-caregiving-tips-for-family-caregivers-grn9v4l92ll.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINANCIAL-CAREGIVING-TIPS-FOR-FAMILY-CAREGIVERS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/financial-caregiving-tips-for-family-caregivers-grn9v4l92ll.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINANCIAL-CAREGIVING-TIPS-FOR-FAMILY-CAREGIVERS">Financial Caregiving – Tips for Family Caregivers</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">JOIN ZOOM LINK AT 1PM EST Many caregivers forget the importance of prioritizing their own financial security and wellbeing because they’re so focused on the immediate needs of their loved ones.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div 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AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ab1f4516-465f-4463-9295-f2eba5e84d4d/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="AB1F4516-465F-4463-9295-F2EBA5E84D4D" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FIGHTING_FRAUD_WITH_AARP_CT_GIFT_CARD_SCAMS_122024" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/PKNDWGWHZZD?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/free-coffee-friday-with-aarp-virginia-cbnrjgr9vk4.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FREE-COFFEE-FRIDAY-WITH-AARP-VIRGINIA" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/free-coffee-friday-with-aarp-virginia-cbnrjgr9vk4.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FREE-COFFEE-FRIDAY-WITH-AARP-VIRGINIA">Free Coffee Friday with AARP Virginia</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">You’re invited to have a free coffee (or tea) on AARP, the preeminent organization fighting for older Americans.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: The Culture Cup, Gainesville, VA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/woodbridge-speakers-bureau-fraud-holiday-online-shopping-scams-frnpzcwbgtl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PREVENTING-ONLINE-SCAMS-DURING-THE-HOLIDAY-SHOPPING-SEASON" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/woodbridge-speakers-bureau-fraud-holiday-online-shopping-scams-frnpzcwbgtl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PREVENTING-ONLINE-SCAMS-DURING-THE-HOLIDAY-SHOPPING-SEASON">Preventing Online Scams During the Holiday Shopping Season</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">As we move into the holiday season our thoughts turn toward the generosity of gift giving and the thoughtfulness of helping others not as fortunate as us.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: WOODBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER, WOODBRIDGE, VA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/financial-caregiving-tips-for-family-caregivers-grn9v4l92ll.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINANCIAL-CAREGIVING-TIPS-FOR-FAMILY-CAREGIVERS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/financial-caregiving-tips-for-family-caregivers-grn9v4l92ll.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINANCIAL-CAREGIVING-TIPS-FOR-FAMILY-CAREGIVERS">Financial Caregiving – Tips for Family Caregivers</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">JOIN ZOOM LINK AT 1PM EST Many caregivers forget the importance of prioritizing their own financial security and wellbeing because they’re so focused on the immediate needs of their loved ones.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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AARP membership is not required. 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0include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Fighting Fraud with AARP CT: Gift Card Scams 12/20/24 </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Friday, Dec 20, 2024<br>From 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST </div> <p> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP Connecticut </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:ctaarp@aarp.org"> ctaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ab1f4516-465f-4463-9295-f2eba5e84d4d/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="AB1F4516-465F-4463-9295-F2EBA5E84D4D" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FIGHTING_FRAUD_WITH_AARP_CT_GIFT_CARD_SCAMS_122024" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-style: italic;">What to know before you buy those last minute holiday gift cards.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(42,42,42);">A 2022 AARP survey found that one in four respondents to the AARP survey said they had given or received a gift card that turned out to have no value on it. </span><span style="color: rgb(18,18,18);">According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), gift cards are also the most common way scammers seek money from their targets. </span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">In this 30-minute webinar, hear from the CT Department of Consumer Protection on how scammers are using gift cards and how to keep yourself safe.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: rgb(70,120,134);">events</span></a><span style="color: rgb(26,32,38);">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/ab1f4516-465f-4463-9295-f2eba5e84d4d/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="AB1F4516-465F-4463-9295-F2EBA5E84D4D" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-FIGHTING_FRAUD_WITH_AARP_CT_GIFT_CARD_SCAMS_122024" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/PKNDWGWHZZD?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr674071fc7d6e9-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/free-coffee-friday-with-aarp-virginia-cbnrjgr9vk4.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FREE-COFFEE-FRIDAY-WITH-AARP-VIRGINIA" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/free-coffee-friday-with-aarp-virginia-cbnrjgr9vk4.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FREE-COFFEE-FRIDAY-WITH-AARP-VIRGINIA">Free Coffee Friday with AARP Virginia</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">You’re invited to have a free coffee (or tea) on AARP, the preeminent organization fighting for older Americans.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: The Culture Cup, Gainesville, VA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/woodbridge-speakers-bureau-fraud-holiday-online-shopping-scams-frnpzcwbgtl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PREVENTING-ONLINE-SCAMS-DURING-THE-HOLIDAY-SHOPPING-SEASON" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/woodbridge-speakers-bureau-fraud-holiday-online-shopping-scams-frnpzcwbgtl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PREVENTING-ONLINE-SCAMS-DURING-THE-HOLIDAY-SHOPPING-SEASON">Preventing Online Scams During the Holiday Shopping Season</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">As we move into the holiday season our thoughts turn toward the generosity of gift giving and the thoughtfulness of helping others not as fortunate as us.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: WOODBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER, WOODBRIDGE, VA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/financial-caregiving-tips-for-family-caregivers-grn9v4l92ll.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINANCIAL-CAREGIVING-TIPS-FOR-FAMILY-CAREGIVERS" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/financial-caregiving-tips-for-family-caregivers-grn9v4l92ll.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FINANCIAL-CAREGIVING-TIPS-FOR-FAMILY-CAREGIVERS">Financial Caregiving – Tips for Family Caregivers</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">JOIN ZOOM LINK AT 1PM EST Many caregivers forget the importance of prioritizing their own financial security and wellbeing because they’re so focused on the immediate needs of their loved ones.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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older Americans.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: The Culture Cup, Gainesville, VA </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/woodbridge-speakers-bureau-fraud-holiday-online-shopping-scams-frnpzcwbgtl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PREVENTING-ONLINE-SCAMS-DURING-THE-HOLIDAY-SHOPPING-SEASON" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/woodbridge-speakers-bureau-fraud-holiday-online-shopping-scams-frnpzcwbgtl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-PREVENTING-ONLINE-SCAMS-DURING-THE-HOLIDAY-SHOPPING-SEASON">Preventing Online 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