Steer clear from seasonal scams
Posted on 12/04/24
by Steve Hahn, The AARP Bulletin
RALEIGH -- To help prevent holiday and other seasonal-related scams, AARP North Carolina has a new on-demand “Winter Scam Jam” that highlights some of the most common scams to be aware of throughout the winter season. The 21-minute video features AARP Fraud Watch volunteers from across North Carolina providing tips on how to spot, prevent and report scams.
WATCH
Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4
According to AARP, “Scams have become a part of our everyday lives, unfortunately: Between the phishing emails and texts from people pretending to be government officials or online retailers needing your personal information and robocalls warning of money owed, it can be exhausting. And these criminals don’t rest during the season of goodwill. In fact, they seem to work even harder to perpetrate fraud, according to a new AARP Fraud Watch Network report.”
The AARP survey of 1,869 U.S. consumers age 18 and older, detailed in the report, “Holiday Fraud: Scammers Continue to Steal Holiday Cheer,” finds that in the past year 82 percent of U.S. consumers have experienced or been targeted by at least one form of the fraud that is rampant during the holidays, including requests from (often fake) charities, online shopping scams and fraudulent communications about delivery problems. About the same percentage of older adults (age 65 and up) report having experienced or been targeted by holiday-related scams last season (80 percent vs. 78 percent, respectively).
The survey included a fraud knowledge quiz (see questions below), where only 28 percent of respondents answered seven or more of the 10 true-or-false questions correctly.
“We see two important findings in this year’s survey,” says Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs at AARP. “One is that fraud is still rampant, and the other is that our knowledge of how to stay safe isn't improving.”
Highlights from the survey:
- Fifty-six percent of respondents have received a notification from someone saying they are from the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx or UPS about a shipment issue, and it turned out to be fraudulent. That’s up from 29 percent in 2022.
- Twenty-five percent of respondents have had a package stolen from outside their doors.
- Thirty-five percent received a donation request in the past year that seemed fraudulent.
- Thirty-five percent have experienced fraud when trying to buy a product through an online ad.
- Twelve percent of travelers experienced fraud when booking a trip.
- More than 1 in 4 (29 percent) have given or received a gift card with no balance.
- Most (90 percent) agree that lawmakers need to do more to protect consumers from fraud and scams.
Gift cards are a favorite holiday item for giving and receiving, but they are also a favorite among fraud criminals. According to Stokes, “The survey found that 29 percent of consumers have either given or received a card with no value on it. While some of this could be error, much is likely low-tech in-store manipulation of cards or high-tech tracking of card values online and draining them.”
Stay in the know
To help people of all ages learn how to spot, prevent and report fraud in North Carolina, AARP also produces Fraud Wach Minutes that highlight the most prevalent scams and ways to stay safe. It also encourages people to join the free AARP Fraud Watch Network to receive watchdog alerts, assistance to those impacted by fraud and more.
AARP "Fraud Watch Minutes," are a great way to keep informed and share important fraud prevention tips with your family and friends.
Subscribe to AARP North Carolina's YouTube channel to get new Fraud Watch Minutes and sign up for free AARP Fraud Watchdog Alerts at www.aarp.org/fraud.
Other top targets of fraud
AARP also reminds people that veterans and military families remain top targets when it comes to scams and AARP has
The AARP Veterans Fraud Center and Operation Protect Veterans, a joint effort between AARP and the US Postal Inspection Service, provide a good line of defense to help prevent our military community from these criminal acts.
AARP information and fraud prevention resources can help keep you informed of the criminal's playbook. Remember, if you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.
This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. Visit the AARP North Carolina page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.
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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"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Steer clear from seasonal scams</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 12/04/24 by <b>Steve Hahn, The AARP Bulletin</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/1e/98/82c73242418b838925771bae6763/holiday-scams-2022.jpg" alt="Holiday Scams 2022.jpg" width="466" height="311"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>RALEIGH --</b> To help prevent holiday and other seasonal-related scams, AARP North Carolina has a new on-demand “Winter Scam Jam” that highlights some of the most common scams to be aware of throughout the winter season. The 21-minute video features AARP Fraud Watch volunteers from across North Carolina providing tips on how to spot, prevent and report scams.<br><br><b>WATCH</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-html5player class="HTML5VideoPlayer" data-video-player data-video-id="s3:f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" data-video-title="Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4"> <div class="HTML5VideoPlayer-screen" data-aspect-ratio="4x3"> <video id="HTML5VideoPlayer-fcf7b58c8c6ac464a950c967b5ce643aa" class="HTML5VideoPlayer-video" preload="" controls > <source src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" type="video/mp4"> </video> </div> </bsp-html5player> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4</div> </span> </div> </div><p>According to AARP, “Scams have become a part of our everyday lives, unfortunately: Between the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/phishing.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">phishing</a></span></span> emails and texts from people pretending to be government officials or online retailers needing your personal information and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/robocalls.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">robocalls</a></span></span> warning of money owed, it can be exhausting. And these criminals don’t rest during the season of goodwill. In fact, they seem to work even harder to perpetrate fraud, according to a new <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network</a></span></span> report.”<br><br>The AARP survey of 1,869 U.S. consumers age 18 and older, detailed in the report, “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/fraud-consumer-protection/holiday-shopping-scams-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Holiday Fraud: Scammers Continue to Steal Holiday Cheer</a></span></span>,” finds that in the past year 82 percent of U.S. consumers have experienced or been targeted by at least one form of the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/holiday.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud that is rampant during the holidays</a></span></span>, including requests from (often fake) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/charity.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">charities</a></span></span>, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/online-shopping.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online shopping scams</a></span></span> and fraudulent communications about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2023/fake-usps-ups-smishing-texts.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">delivery problems</a></span></span>. About the same percentage of older adults (age 65 and up) report having experienced or been targeted by holiday-related scams last season (80 percent vs. 78 percent, respectively).<br><br>The survey included a fraud knowledge quiz (see questions below), where only 28 percent of respondents answered seven or more of the 10 true-or-false questions correctly.<br><br>“We see two important findings in this year’s survey,” says Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs at AARP. “One is that fraud is still rampant, and the other is that our knowledge of how to stay safe isn't improving.”<br><br><b>Highlights from the survey:</b><br></p><ul><li>Fifty-six percent of respondents have received a notification from someone saying they are from the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx or UPS about a shipment issue, and it turned out to be fraudulent. That’s up from 29 percent in 2022.</li><li>Twenty-five percent of respondents have had a package stolen from outside their doors.</li><li>Thirty-five percent received a donation request in the past year that seemed fraudulent.</li><li>Thirty-five percent have experienced fraud when trying to buy a product through an online ad.</li><li>Twelve percent of travelers experienced <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/travel.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud when booking a trip</a></span></span>.</li><li>More than 1 in 4 (29 percent) have given or received a gift card with no balance.</li><li>Most (90 percent) agree that lawmakers need to do more to protect consumers from fraud and scams.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/gift-card.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gift cards</a></span></span> are a favorite holiday item for giving and receiving, but they are also a favorite among fraud criminals. According to Stokes, “The survey found that 29 percent of consumers have either given or received a card with no value on it. While some of this could be error, much is likely low-tech in-store manipulation of cards or high-tech tracking of card values online and draining them.”<br><br><b>Stay in the know</b><br>To help people of all ages learn how to spot, prevent and report fraud in North Carolina, AARP also produces Fraud Wach Minutes that highlight the most prevalent scams and ways to stay safe. It also encourages people to join the free AARP Fraud Watch Network to receive watchdog alerts, assistance to those impacted by fraud and more.<br><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP "Fraud Watch Minutes,"</b></a></span></span> are a great way to keep informed and share important fraud prevention tips with your family and friends.<br><br>Subscribe to AARP North Carolina's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube channel </a></span></span>to get new Fraud Watch Minutes and sign up for free AARP Fraud Watchdog Alerts at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/fraud " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/fraud</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>Other top targets of fraud</b><br>AARP also reminds people that veterans and military families<b> </b>remain top targets when it comes to scams and AARP has <br><br>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://campaigns.aarp.org/vets-fraud-center/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Veterans Fraud Center</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.uspis.gov/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Operation Protect Veterans</a></span></span>, a joint effort between AARP and the US Postal Inspection Service, provide a good line of defense to help prevent our military community from these criminal acts.<br><br>AARP information and fraud prevention resources can help keep you informed of the criminal's playbook. Remember, if you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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#0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr67fc46b8772e9-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '5761804f0c4e268f7f8b82fb', 'city' => 'Raleigh', 'state' => 'NC', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Raleigh', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'raleigh-nc' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Garner', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'garner-nc' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Cary', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'cary-nc' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Knightdale', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'knightdale-nc' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Morrisville', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'morrisville-nc' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Apex', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'apex-nc' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Clayton', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'clayton-nc' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Holly Springs', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'holly-springs-nc' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Eagle Rock', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'eagle-rock-nc' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Rolesville', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'rolesville-nc' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Research Triangle Park', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'research-triangle-park-nc' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Wake Forest', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'wake-forest-nc' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Fuquay Varina', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'fuquay-varina-nc' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Wendell', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'wendell-nc' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'New Hill', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'new-hill-nc' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'raleigh-nc', (int) 1 => 'garner-nc', (int) 2 => 'cary-nc', (int) 3 => 'knightdale-nc', (int) 4 => 'morrisville-nc', (int) 5 => 'apex-nc' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'triangle-nc', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state},triangle-nc', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Greater Orlando", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaha", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en Carolina del Norte', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'index, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'triangle-nc-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'North Carolina', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state=North+Carolina', 'term' => 'in Raleigh', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/NC?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGNC-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP North Carolina', 'contactus_email' => 'NCAARP@aarp.org ', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpNC', 'state_contract_id' => '56020', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/north-carolina.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5819650040001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-north-carolinas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-nc-2020-07-21.html', 'State_Label' => 'North Carolina's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-north-carolina-nc-2021-01-26.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'raleigh-nc', 'caregiving_211' => 'y', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/elecciones-guia-para-votar-carolina-del-norte', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/NorthCarolina.pdf', 'full_state' => 'North Carolina', 'county' => 'Wake', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -78.643402099609, (int) 1 => (float) 35.77970123291 ), 'latitude' => (float) 35.77970123291, 'longitude' => (float) -78.643402099609, 'city_state' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'city_state_search' => 'Raleigh NC,Raleihg NC,Raliegh NC,Ralley NC', 'pilot_name' => 'Raleigh', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'triangle-nc', 'community_id' => (int) 207, 'community_name' => 'Raleigh (Triangle)', 'community_state' => 'NC', 'community_region' => '', 'brightspot_region' => 'triangle-nc', 'title' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting {local_city} ', 'tracking_code_town' => 'RALEIGH', 'tracking_code_state' => 'NC', 'ad_state' => 'nc', 'ad_city' => 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The 21-minute video features AARP Fraud Watch volunteers from across North Carolina providing tips on how to spot, prevent and report scams.<br><br><b>WATCH</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-html5player class="HTML5VideoPlayer" data-video-player data-video-id="s3:f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" data-video-title="Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4"> <div class="HTML5VideoPlayer-screen" data-aspect-ratio="4x3"> <video id="HTML5VideoPlayer-fcf7b58c8c6ac464a950c967b5ce643aa" class="HTML5VideoPlayer-video" preload="" controls > <source src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" type="video/mp4"> </video> </div> </bsp-html5player> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4</div> </span> </div> </div><p>According to AARP, “Scams have become a part of our everyday lives, unfortunately: Between the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/phishing.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">phishing</a></span></span> emails and texts from people pretending to be government officials or online retailers needing your personal information and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/robocalls.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">robocalls</a></span></span> warning of money owed, it can be exhausting. And these criminals don’t rest during the season of goodwill. In fact, they seem to work even harder to perpetrate fraud, according to a new <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network</a></span></span> report.”<br><br>The AARP survey of 1,869 U.S. consumers age 18 and older, detailed in the report, “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/fraud-consumer-protection/holiday-shopping-scams-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Holiday Fraud: Scammers Continue to Steal Holiday Cheer</a></span></span>,” finds that in the past year 82 percent of U.S. consumers have experienced or been targeted by at least one form of the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/holiday.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud that is rampant during the holidays</a></span></span>, including requests from (often fake) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/charity.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">charities</a></span></span>, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/online-shopping.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online shopping scams</a></span></span> and fraudulent communications about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2023/fake-usps-ups-smishing-texts.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">delivery problems</a></span></span>. About the same percentage of older adults (age 65 and up) report having experienced or been targeted by holiday-related scams last season (80 percent vs. 78 percent, respectively).<br><br>The survey included a fraud knowledge quiz (see questions below), where only 28 percent of respondents answered seven or more of the 10 true-or-false questions correctly.<br><br>“We see two important findings in this year’s survey,” says Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs at AARP. “One is that fraud is still rampant, and the other is that our knowledge of how to stay safe isn't improving.”<br><br><b>Highlights from the survey:</b><br></p><ul><li>Fifty-six percent of respondents have received a notification from someone saying they are from the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx or UPS about a shipment issue, and it turned out to be fraudulent. That’s up from 29 percent in 2022.</li><li>Twenty-five percent of respondents have had a package stolen from outside their doors.</li><li>Thirty-five percent received a donation request in the past year that seemed fraudulent.</li><li>Thirty-five percent have experienced fraud when trying to buy a product through an online ad.</li><li>Twelve percent of travelers experienced <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/travel.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud when booking a trip</a></span></span>.</li><li>More than 1 in 4 (29 percent) have given or received a gift card with no balance.</li><li>Most (90 percent) agree that lawmakers need to do more to protect consumers from fraud and scams.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/gift-card.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gift cards</a></span></span> are a favorite holiday item for giving and receiving, but they are also a favorite among fraud criminals. According to Stokes, “The survey found that 29 percent of consumers have either given or received a card with no value on it. While some of this could be error, much is likely low-tech in-store manipulation of cards or high-tech tracking of card values online and draining them.”<br><br><b>Stay in the know</b><br>To help people of all ages learn how to spot, prevent and report fraud in North Carolina, AARP also produces Fraud Wach Minutes that highlight the most prevalent scams and ways to stay safe. It also encourages people to join the free AARP Fraud Watch Network to receive watchdog alerts, assistance to those impacted by fraud and more.<br><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP "Fraud Watch Minutes,"</b></a></span></span> are a great way to keep informed and share important fraud prevention tips with your family and friends.<br><br>Subscribe to AARP North Carolina's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube channel </a></span></span>to get new Fraud Watch Minutes and sign up for free AARP Fraud Watchdog Alerts at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/fraud " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/fraud</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>Other top targets of fraud</b><br>AARP also reminds people that veterans and military families<b> </b>remain top targets when it comes to scams and AARP has <br><br>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://campaigns.aarp.org/vets-fraud-center/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Veterans Fraud Center</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.uspis.gov/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Operation Protect Veterans</a></span></span>, a joint effort between AARP and the US Postal Inspection Service, provide a good line of defense to help prevent our military community from these criminal acts.<br><br>AARP information and fraud prevention resources can help keep you informed of the criminal's playbook. Remember, if you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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=> '11444', (int) 44 => '48725', (int) 45 => '48780' ), 'has_happenings' => 'true', 'pop_up' => '<form> <input id="sef-url" type="hidden" value="triangle-nc" /> <h3>AARP Triangle, NC</h3> <div class="text"> <p><strong>Find great info on local AARP activities and things to do near you.</strong></p> <div id="searchme" class="clearfix"> <input placeholder="Enter town name or zip code here" class="city-state-li" /> <a href="" class="btn search-li red large alignright">Go</a> <div class="city-state-container"></div> </div> <div class="em">or see a list of <a href="/triangle-nc/">towns for Triangle</a></div> <div class="picker-error"></div> </div> </form>' ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 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 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 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 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-cybercrime-and-fraud-prevention-tips-42125-9vn8twf4ts8.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-CYBERCRIME-AND-FRAUD-PREVENTION-TIPS-42125">AARP Live: Cybercrime and Fraud Prevention Tips, 4/21/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chapel-hill-nc-c37036.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-SEYMOUR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Seymour Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Apr 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Seymour Center</p> <p class="loc">Chapel Hill, NC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </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;height:360px;"> <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">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">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-RALEIGH-NC">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="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in Raleigh</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:NCAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">NCAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP North Carolina</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-RALEIGH-NC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></a> </div> </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'); 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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"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Steer clear from seasonal scams</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 12/04/24 by <b>Steve Hahn, The AARP Bulletin</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/1e/98/82c73242418b838925771bae6763/holiday-scams-2022.jpg" alt="Holiday Scams 2022.jpg" width="466" height="311"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>RALEIGH --</b> To help prevent holiday and other seasonal-related scams, AARP North Carolina has a new on-demand “Winter Scam Jam” that highlights some of the most common scams to be aware of throughout the winter season. The 21-minute video features AARP Fraud Watch volunteers from across North Carolina providing tips on how to spot, prevent and report scams.<br><br><b>WATCH</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-html5player class="HTML5VideoPlayer" data-video-player data-video-id="s3:f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" data-video-title="Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4"> <div class="HTML5VideoPlayer-screen" data-aspect-ratio="4x3"> <video id="HTML5VideoPlayer-fcf7b58c8c6ac464a950c967b5ce643aa" class="HTML5VideoPlayer-video" preload="" controls > <source src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" type="video/mp4"> </video> </div> </bsp-html5player> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4</div> </span> </div> </div><p>According to AARP, “Scams have become a part of our everyday lives, unfortunately: Between the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/phishing.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">phishing</a></span></span> emails and texts from people pretending to be government officials or online retailers needing your personal information and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/robocalls.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">robocalls</a></span></span> warning of money owed, it can be exhausting. And these criminals don’t rest during the season of goodwill. In fact, they seem to work even harder to perpetrate fraud, according to a new <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network</a></span></span> report.”<br><br>The AARP survey of 1,869 U.S. consumers age 18 and older, detailed in the report, “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/fraud-consumer-protection/holiday-shopping-scams-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Holiday Fraud: Scammers Continue to Steal Holiday Cheer</a></span></span>,” finds that in the past year 82 percent of U.S. consumers have experienced or been targeted by at least one form of the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/holiday.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud that is rampant during the holidays</a></span></span>, including requests from (often fake) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/charity.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">charities</a></span></span>, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/online-shopping.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online shopping scams</a></span></span> and fraudulent communications about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2023/fake-usps-ups-smishing-texts.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">delivery problems</a></span></span>. About the same percentage of older adults (age 65 and up) report having experienced or been targeted by holiday-related scams last season (80 percent vs. 78 percent, respectively).<br><br>The survey included a fraud knowledge quiz (see questions below), where only 28 percent of respondents answered seven or more of the 10 true-or-false questions correctly.<br><br>“We see two important findings in this year’s survey,” says Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs at AARP. “One is that fraud is still rampant, and the other is that our knowledge of how to stay safe isn't improving.”<br><br><b>Highlights from the survey:</b><br></p><ul><li>Fifty-six percent of respondents have received a notification from someone saying they are from the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx or UPS about a shipment issue, and it turned out to be fraudulent. That’s up from 29 percent in 2022.</li><li>Twenty-five percent of respondents have had a package stolen from outside their doors.</li><li>Thirty-five percent received a donation request in the past year that seemed fraudulent.</li><li>Thirty-five percent have experienced fraud when trying to buy a product through an online ad.</li><li>Twelve percent of travelers experienced <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/travel.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud when booking a trip</a></span></span>.</li><li>More than 1 in 4 (29 percent) have given or received a gift card with no balance.</li><li>Most (90 percent) agree that lawmakers need to do more to protect consumers from fraud and scams.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/gift-card.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gift cards</a></span></span> are a favorite holiday item for giving and receiving, but they are also a favorite among fraud criminals. According to Stokes, “The survey found that 29 percent of consumers have either given or received a card with no value on it. While some of this could be error, much is likely low-tech in-store manipulation of cards or high-tech tracking of card values online and draining them.”<br><br><b>Stay in the know</b><br>To help people of all ages learn how to spot, prevent and report fraud in North Carolina, AARP also produces Fraud Wach Minutes that highlight the most prevalent scams and ways to stay safe. It also encourages people to join the free AARP Fraud Watch Network to receive watchdog alerts, assistance to those impacted by fraud and more.<br><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP "Fraud Watch Minutes,"</b></a></span></span> are a great way to keep informed and share important fraud prevention tips with your family and friends.<br><br>Subscribe to AARP North Carolina's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube channel </a></span></span>to get new Fraud Watch Minutes and sign up for free AARP Fraud Watchdog Alerts at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/fraud " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/fraud</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>Other top targets of fraud</b><br>AARP also reminds people that veterans and military families<b> </b>remain top targets when it comes to scams and AARP has <br><br>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://campaigns.aarp.org/vets-fraud-center/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Veterans Fraud Center</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.uspis.gov/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Operation Protect Veterans</a></span></span>, a joint effort between AARP and the US Postal Inspection Service, provide a good line of defense to help prevent our military community from these criminal acts.<br><br>AARP information and fraud prevention resources can help keep you informed of the criminal's playbook. Remember, if you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/" target="_blank">AARP North Carolina</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://npmcdn.com/flickity@2/dist/flickity.pkgd.min.js"></script> <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.d703996ba6a992470f9f7fa2170736df.gz.js"></script> <link class="Webpack-css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.2cef3303b65f09149a6db29044f033cb.gz.css"> <!-- <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> --> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/raleigh-nc/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-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></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67fc46b8772e9-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67fc46b8772e9-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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#0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr67fc46b8772e9-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '5761804f0c4e268f7f8b82fb', 'city' => 'Raleigh', 'state' => 'NC', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Raleigh', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'raleigh-nc' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Garner', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'garner-nc' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Cary', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'cary-nc' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Knightdale', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'knightdale-nc' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Morrisville', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'morrisville-nc' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Apex', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'apex-nc' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Clayton', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'clayton-nc' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Holly Springs', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'holly-springs-nc' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Eagle Rock', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'eagle-rock-nc' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Rolesville', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'rolesville-nc' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Research Triangle Park', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'research-triangle-park-nc' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Wake Forest', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'wake-forest-nc' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Fuquay Varina', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'fuquay-varina-nc' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Wendell', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'wendell-nc' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'New Hill', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'new-hill-nc' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'raleigh-nc', (int) 1 => 'garner-nc', (int) 2 => 'cary-nc', (int) 3 => 'knightdale-nc', (int) 4 => 'morrisville-nc', (int) 5 => 'apex-nc' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'triangle-nc', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state},triangle-nc', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Greater Orlando", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaha", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en Carolina del Norte', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'index, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'triangle-nc-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'North Carolina', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state=North+Carolina', 'term' => 'in Raleigh', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/NC?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGNC-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP North Carolina', 'contactus_email' => 'NCAARP@aarp.org ', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpNC', 'state_contract_id' => '56020', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/north-carolina.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5819650040001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-north-carolinas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-nc-2020-07-21.html', 'State_Label' => 'North Carolina's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-north-carolina-nc-2021-01-26.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'raleigh-nc', 'caregiving_211' => 'y', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/elecciones-guia-para-votar-carolina-del-norte', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/NorthCarolina.pdf', 'full_state' => 'North Carolina', 'county' => 'Wake', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -78.643402099609, (int) 1 => (float) 35.77970123291 ), 'latitude' => (float) 35.77970123291, 'longitude' => (float) -78.643402099609, 'city_state' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'city_state_search' => 'Raleigh NC,Raleihg NC,Raliegh NC,Ralley NC', 'pilot_name' => 'Raleigh', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'triangle-nc', 'community_id' => (int) 207, 'community_name' => 'Raleigh (Triangle)', 'community_state' => 'NC', 'community_region' => '', 'brightspot_region' => 'triangle-nc', 'title' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting {local_city} ', 'tracking_code_town' => 'RALEIGH', 'tracking_code_state' => 'NC', 'ad_state' => 'nc', 'ad_city' => 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The 21-minute video features AARP Fraud Watch volunteers from across North Carolina providing tips on how to spot, prevent and report scams.<br><br><b>WATCH</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-html5player class="HTML5VideoPlayer" data-video-player data-video-id="s3:f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" data-video-title="Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4"> <div class="HTML5VideoPlayer-screen" data-aspect-ratio="4x3"> <video id="HTML5VideoPlayer-fcf7b58c8c6ac464a950c967b5ce643aa" class="HTML5VideoPlayer-video" preload="" controls > <source src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" type="video/mp4"> </video> </div> </bsp-html5player> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4</div> </span> </div> </div><p>According to AARP, “Scams have become a part of our everyday lives, unfortunately: Between the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/phishing.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">phishing</a></span></span> emails and texts from people pretending to be government officials or online retailers needing your personal information and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/robocalls.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">robocalls</a></span></span> warning of money owed, it can be exhausting. And these criminals don’t rest during the season of goodwill. In fact, they seem to work even harder to perpetrate fraud, according to a new <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network</a></span></span> report.”<br><br>The AARP survey of 1,869 U.S. consumers age 18 and older, detailed in the report, “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/fraud-consumer-protection/holiday-shopping-scams-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Holiday Fraud: Scammers Continue to Steal Holiday Cheer</a></span></span>,” finds that in the past year 82 percent of U.S. consumers have experienced or been targeted by at least one form of the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/holiday.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud that is rampant during the holidays</a></span></span>, including requests from (often fake) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/charity.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">charities</a></span></span>, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/online-shopping.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online shopping scams</a></span></span> and fraudulent communications about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2023/fake-usps-ups-smishing-texts.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">delivery problems</a></span></span>. About the same percentage of older adults (age 65 and up) report having experienced or been targeted by holiday-related scams last season (80 percent vs. 78 percent, respectively).<br><br>The survey included a fraud knowledge quiz (see questions below), where only 28 percent of respondents answered seven or more of the 10 true-or-false questions correctly.<br><br>“We see two important findings in this year’s survey,” says Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs at AARP. “One is that fraud is still rampant, and the other is that our knowledge of how to stay safe isn't improving.”<br><br><b>Highlights from the survey:</b><br></p><ul><li>Fifty-six percent of respondents have received a notification from someone saying they are from the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx or UPS about a shipment issue, and it turned out to be fraudulent. That’s up from 29 percent in 2022.</li><li>Twenty-five percent of respondents have had a package stolen from outside their doors.</li><li>Thirty-five percent received a donation request in the past year that seemed fraudulent.</li><li>Thirty-five percent have experienced fraud when trying to buy a product through an online ad.</li><li>Twelve percent of travelers experienced <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/travel.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud when booking a trip</a></span></span>.</li><li>More than 1 in 4 (29 percent) have given or received a gift card with no balance.</li><li>Most (90 percent) agree that lawmakers need to do more to protect consumers from fraud and scams.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/gift-card.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gift cards</a></span></span> are a favorite holiday item for giving and receiving, but they are also a favorite among fraud criminals. According to Stokes, “The survey found that 29 percent of consumers have either given or received a card with no value on it. While some of this could be error, much is likely low-tech in-store manipulation of cards or high-tech tracking of card values online and draining them.”<br><br><b>Stay in the know</b><br>To help people of all ages learn how to spot, prevent and report fraud in North Carolina, AARP also produces Fraud Wach Minutes that highlight the most prevalent scams and ways to stay safe. It also encourages people to join the free AARP Fraud Watch Network to receive watchdog alerts, assistance to those impacted by fraud and more.<br><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP "Fraud Watch Minutes,"</b></a></span></span> are a great way to keep informed and share important fraud prevention tips with your family and friends.<br><br>Subscribe to AARP North Carolina's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube channel </a></span></span>to get new Fraud Watch Minutes and sign up for free AARP Fraud Watchdog Alerts at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/fraud " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/fraud</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>Other top targets of fraud</b><br>AARP also reminds people that veterans and military families<b> </b>remain top targets when it comes to scams and AARP has <br><br>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://campaigns.aarp.org/vets-fraud-center/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Veterans Fraud Center</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.uspis.gov/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Operation Protect Veterans</a></span></span>, a joint effort between AARP and the US Postal Inspection Service, provide a good line of defense to help prevent our military community from these criminal acts.<br><br>AARP information and fraud prevention resources can help keep you informed of the criminal's playbook. Remember, if you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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=> '11444', (int) 44 => '48725', (int) 45 => '48780' ), 'has_happenings' => 'true', 'pop_up' => '<form> <input id="sef-url" type="hidden" value="triangle-nc" /> <h3>AARP Triangle, NC</h3> <div class="text"> <p><strong>Find great info on local AARP activities and things to do near you.</strong></p> <div id="searchme" class="clearfix"> <input placeholder="Enter town name or zip code here" class="city-state-li" /> <a href="" class="btn search-li red large alignright">Go</a> <div class="city-state-container"></div> </div> <div class="em">or see a list of <a href="/triangle-nc/">towns for Triangle</a></div> <div class="picker-error"></div> </div> </form>' ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 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 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 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 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-cybercrime-and-fraud-prevention-tips-42125-9vn8twf4ts8.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-CYBERCRIME-AND-FRAUD-PREVENTION-TIPS-42125">AARP Live: Cybercrime and Fraud Prevention Tips, 4/21/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chapel-hill-nc-c37036.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-SEYMOUR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Seymour Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Apr 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Seymour Center</p> <p class="loc">Chapel Hill, NC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </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;height:360px;"> <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">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">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-RALEIGH-NC">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="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in Raleigh</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:NCAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">NCAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP North Carolina</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-RALEIGH-NC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></a> </div> </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'); 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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"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Steer clear from seasonal scams</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 12/04/24 by <b>Steve Hahn, The AARP Bulletin</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/1e/98/82c73242418b838925771bae6763/holiday-scams-2022.jpg" alt="Holiday Scams 2022.jpg" width="466" height="311"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>RALEIGH --</b> To help prevent holiday and other seasonal-related scams, AARP North Carolina has a new on-demand “Winter Scam Jam” that highlights some of the most common scams to be aware of throughout the winter season. The 21-minute video features AARP Fraud Watch volunteers from across North Carolina providing tips on how to spot, prevent and report scams.<br><br><b>WATCH</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-html5player class="HTML5VideoPlayer" data-video-player data-video-id="s3:f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" data-video-title="Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4"> <div class="HTML5VideoPlayer-screen" data-aspect-ratio="4x3"> <video id="HTML5VideoPlayer-fcf7b58c8c6ac464a950c967b5ce643aa" class="HTML5VideoPlayer-video" preload="" controls > <source src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" type="video/mp4"> </video> </div> </bsp-html5player> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4</div> </span> </div> </div><p>According to AARP, “Scams have become a part of our everyday lives, unfortunately: Between the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/phishing.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">phishing</a></span></span> emails and texts from people pretending to be government officials or online retailers needing your personal information and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/robocalls.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">robocalls</a></span></span> warning of money owed, it can be exhausting. And these criminals don’t rest during the season of goodwill. In fact, they seem to work even harder to perpetrate fraud, according to a new <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network</a></span></span> report.”<br><br>The AARP survey of 1,869 U.S. consumers age 18 and older, detailed in the report, “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/fraud-consumer-protection/holiday-shopping-scams-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Holiday Fraud: Scammers Continue to Steal Holiday Cheer</a></span></span>,” finds that in the past year 82 percent of U.S. consumers have experienced or been targeted by at least one form of the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/holiday.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud that is rampant during the holidays</a></span></span>, including requests from (often fake) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/charity.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">charities</a></span></span>, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/online-shopping.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online shopping scams</a></span></span> and fraudulent communications about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2023/fake-usps-ups-smishing-texts.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">delivery problems</a></span></span>. About the same percentage of older adults (age 65 and up) report having experienced or been targeted by holiday-related scams last season (80 percent vs. 78 percent, respectively).<br><br>The survey included a fraud knowledge quiz (see questions below), where only 28 percent of respondents answered seven or more of the 10 true-or-false questions correctly.<br><br>“We see two important findings in this year’s survey,” says Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs at AARP. “One is that fraud is still rampant, and the other is that our knowledge of how to stay safe isn't improving.”<br><br><b>Highlights from the survey:</b><br></p><ul><li>Fifty-six percent of respondents have received a notification from someone saying they are from the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx or UPS about a shipment issue, and it turned out to be fraudulent. That’s up from 29 percent in 2022.</li><li>Twenty-five percent of respondents have had a package stolen from outside their doors.</li><li>Thirty-five percent received a donation request in the past year that seemed fraudulent.</li><li>Thirty-five percent have experienced fraud when trying to buy a product through an online ad.</li><li>Twelve percent of travelers experienced <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/travel.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud when booking a trip</a></span></span>.</li><li>More than 1 in 4 (29 percent) have given or received a gift card with no balance.</li><li>Most (90 percent) agree that lawmakers need to do more to protect consumers from fraud and scams.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/gift-card.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gift cards</a></span></span> are a favorite holiday item for giving and receiving, but they are also a favorite among fraud criminals. According to Stokes, “The survey found that 29 percent of consumers have either given or received a card with no value on it. While some of this could be error, much is likely low-tech in-store manipulation of cards or high-tech tracking of card values online and draining them.”<br><br><b>Stay in the know</b><br>To help people of all ages learn how to spot, prevent and report fraud in North Carolina, AARP also produces Fraud Wach Minutes that highlight the most prevalent scams and ways to stay safe. It also encourages people to join the free AARP Fraud Watch Network to receive watchdog alerts, assistance to those impacted by fraud and more.<br><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP "Fraud Watch Minutes,"</b></a></span></span> are a great way to keep informed and share important fraud prevention tips with your family and friends.<br><br>Subscribe to AARP North Carolina's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube channel </a></span></span>to get new Fraud Watch Minutes and sign up for free AARP Fraud Watchdog Alerts at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/fraud " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/fraud</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>Other top targets of fraud</b><br>AARP also reminds people that veterans and military families<b> </b>remain top targets when it comes to scams and AARP has <br><br>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://campaigns.aarp.org/vets-fraud-center/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Veterans Fraud Center</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.uspis.gov/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Operation Protect Veterans</a></span></span>, a joint effort between AARP and the US Postal Inspection Service, provide a good line of defense to help prevent our military community from these criminal acts.<br><br>AARP information and fraud prevention resources can help keep you informed of the criminal's playbook. Remember, if you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/" target="_blank">AARP North Carolina</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://npmcdn.com/flickity@2/dist/flickity.pkgd.min.js"></script> <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.d703996ba6a992470f9f7fa2170736df.gz.js"></script> <link class="Webpack-css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.2cef3303b65f09149a6db29044f033cb.gz.css"> <!-- <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> --> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/raleigh-nc/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-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></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67fc46b8772e9-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67fc46b8772e9-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'rolesville-nc' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Research Triangle Park', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'research-triangle-park-nc' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Wake Forest', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'wake-forest-nc' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Fuquay Varina', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'fuquay-varina-nc' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Wendell', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'wendell-nc' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'New Hill', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'new-hill-nc' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'raleigh-nc', (int) 1 => 'garner-nc', (int) 2 => 'cary-nc', (int) 3 => 'knightdale-nc', (int) 4 => 'morrisville-nc', (int) 5 => 'apex-nc' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'triangle-nc', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state},triangle-nc', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Greater Orlando", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaha", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en Carolina del Norte', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'index, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'triangle-nc-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'North Carolina', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state=North+Carolina', 'term' => 'in Raleigh', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/NC?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGNC-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP North Carolina', 'contactus_email' => 'NCAARP@aarp.org ', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpNC', 'state_contract_id' => '56020', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/north-carolina.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5819650040001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-north-carolinas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-nc-2020-07-21.html', 'State_Label' => 'North Carolina's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-north-carolina-nc-2021-01-26.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'raleigh-nc', 'caregiving_211' => 'y', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/elecciones-guia-para-votar-carolina-del-norte', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/NorthCarolina.pdf', 'full_state' => 'North Carolina', 'county' => 'Wake', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -78.643402099609, (int) 1 => (float) 35.77970123291 ), 'latitude' => (float) 35.77970123291, 'longitude' => (float) -78.643402099609, 'city_state' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'city_state_search' => 'Raleigh NC,Raleihg NC,Raliegh NC,Ralley NC', 'pilot_name' => 'Raleigh', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'triangle-nc', 'community_id' => (int) 207, 'community_name' => 'Raleigh (Triangle)', 'community_state' => 'NC', 'community_region' => '', 'brightspot_region' => 'triangle-nc', 'title' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting {local_city} ', 'tracking_code_town' => 'RALEIGH', 'tracking_code_state' => 'NC', 'ad_state' => 'nc', 'ad_city' => 'raleigh', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/New_York', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '27601', 'sef_url' => 'raleigh-nc', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/raleigh-nc/', 'alt_names' => 'Raleigh,Raleigh (Triangle),Raleihg,Raliegh,Ralley', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '27601', (int) 1 => '27602', (int) 2 => '27603', (int) 3 => '27604', (int) 4 => '27605', (int) 5 => '27606', (int) 6 => '27607', (int) 7 => '27608', (int) 8 => '27609', (int) 9 => '27610', (int) 10 => '27611', (int) 11 => '27612', (int) 12 => '27613', (int) 13 => '27614', (int) 14 => '27615', (int) 15 => '27616', (int) 16 => '27617', (int) 17 => '27619', (int) 18 => '27620', (int) 19 => '27621', (int) 20 => '27622', (int) 21 => '27623', (int) 22 => '27624', (int) 23 => '27625', (int) 24 => '27626', (int) 25 => '27627', (int) 26 => '27628', (int) 27 => '27629', (int) 28 => '27634', (int) 29 => '27635', (int) 30 => '27636', (int) 31 => '27640', (int) 32 => '27650', (int) 33 => '27656', (int) 34 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The 21-minute video features AARP Fraud Watch volunteers from across North Carolina providing tips on how to spot, prevent and report scams.<br><br><b>WATCH</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-html5player class="HTML5VideoPlayer" data-video-player data-video-id="s3:f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" data-video-title="Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4"> <div class="HTML5VideoPlayer-screen" data-aspect-ratio="4x3"> <video id="HTML5VideoPlayer-fcf7b58c8c6ac464a950c967b5ce643aa" class="HTML5VideoPlayer-video" preload="" controls > <source src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" type="video/mp4"> </video> </div> </bsp-html5player> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4</div> </span> </div> </div><p>According to AARP, “Scams have become a part of our everyday lives, unfortunately: Between the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/phishing.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">phishing</a></span></span> emails and texts from people pretending to be government officials or online retailers needing your personal information and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/robocalls.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">robocalls</a></span></span> warning of money owed, it can be exhausting. And these criminals don’t rest during the season of goodwill. In fact, they seem to work even harder to perpetrate fraud, according to a new <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network</a></span></span> report.”<br><br>The AARP survey of 1,869 U.S. consumers age 18 and older, detailed in the report, “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/fraud-consumer-protection/holiday-shopping-scams-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Holiday Fraud: Scammers Continue to Steal Holiday Cheer</a></span></span>,” finds that in the past year 82 percent of U.S. consumers have experienced or been targeted by at least one form of the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/holiday.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud that is rampant during the holidays</a></span></span>, including requests from (often fake) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/charity.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">charities</a></span></span>, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/online-shopping.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online shopping scams</a></span></span> and fraudulent communications about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2023/fake-usps-ups-smishing-texts.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">delivery problems</a></span></span>. About the same percentage of older adults (age 65 and up) report having experienced or been targeted by holiday-related scams last season (80 percent vs. 78 percent, respectively).<br><br>The survey included a fraud knowledge quiz (see questions below), where only 28 percent of respondents answered seven or more of the 10 true-or-false questions correctly.<br><br>“We see two important findings in this year’s survey,” says Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs at AARP. “One is that fraud is still rampant, and the other is that our knowledge of how to stay safe isn't improving.”<br><br><b>Highlights from the survey:</b><br></p><ul><li>Fifty-six percent of respondents have received a notification from someone saying they are from the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx or UPS about a shipment issue, and it turned out to be fraudulent. That’s up from 29 percent in 2022.</li><li>Twenty-five percent of respondents have had a package stolen from outside their doors.</li><li>Thirty-five percent received a donation request in the past year that seemed fraudulent.</li><li>Thirty-five percent have experienced fraud when trying to buy a product through an online ad.</li><li>Twelve percent of travelers experienced <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/travel.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud when booking a trip</a></span></span>.</li><li>More than 1 in 4 (29 percent) have given or received a gift card with no balance.</li><li>Most (90 percent) agree that lawmakers need to do more to protect consumers from fraud and scams.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/gift-card.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gift cards</a></span></span> are a favorite holiday item for giving and receiving, but they are also a favorite among fraud criminals. According to Stokes, “The survey found that 29 percent of consumers have either given or received a card with no value on it. While some of this could be error, much is likely low-tech in-store manipulation of cards or high-tech tracking of card values online and draining them.”<br><br><b>Stay in the know</b><br>To help people of all ages learn how to spot, prevent and report fraud in North Carolina, AARP also produces Fraud Wach Minutes that highlight the most prevalent scams and ways to stay safe. It also encourages people to join the free AARP Fraud Watch Network to receive watchdog alerts, assistance to those impacted by fraud and more.<br><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP "Fraud Watch Minutes,"</b></a></span></span> are a great way to keep informed and share important fraud prevention tips with your family and friends.<br><br>Subscribe to AARP North Carolina's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube channel </a></span></span>to get new Fraud Watch Minutes and sign up for free AARP Fraud Watchdog Alerts at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/fraud " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/fraud</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>Other top targets of fraud</b><br>AARP also reminds people that veterans and military families<b> </b>remain top targets when it comes to scams and AARP has <br><br>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://campaigns.aarp.org/vets-fraud-center/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Veterans Fraud Center</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.uspis.gov/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Operation Protect Veterans</a></span></span>, a joint effort between AARP and the US Postal Inspection Service, provide a good line of defense to help prevent our military community from these criminal acts.<br><br>AARP information and fraud prevention resources can help keep you informed of the criminal's playbook. Remember, if you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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=> '11444', (int) 44 => '48725', (int) 45 => '48780' ), 'has_happenings' => 'true', 'pop_up' => '<form> <input id="sef-url" type="hidden" value="triangle-nc" /> <h3>AARP Triangle, NC</h3> <div class="text"> <p><strong>Find great info on local AARP activities and things to do near you.</strong></p> <div id="searchme" class="clearfix"> <input placeholder="Enter town name or zip code here" class="city-state-li" /> <a href="" class="btn search-li red large alignright">Go</a> <div class="city-state-container"></div> </div> <div class="em">or see a list of <a href="/triangle-nc/">towns for Triangle</a></div> <div class="picker-error"></div> </div> </form>' ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 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 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 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 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-cybercrime-and-fraud-prevention-tips-42125-9vn8twf4ts8.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-CYBERCRIME-AND-FRAUD-PREVENTION-TIPS-42125">AARP Live: Cybercrime and Fraud Prevention Tips, 4/21/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chapel-hill-nc-c37036.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-SEYMOUR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Seymour Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Apr 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Seymour Center</p> <p class="loc">Chapel Hill, NC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </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;height:360px;"> <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">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">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-RALEIGH-NC">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="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in Raleigh</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:NCAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">NCAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP North Carolina</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-RALEIGH-NC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></a> </div> </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'); 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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"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Steer clear from seasonal scams</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 12/04/24 by <b>Steve Hahn, The AARP Bulletin</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/1e/98/82c73242418b838925771bae6763/holiday-scams-2022.jpg" alt="Holiday Scams 2022.jpg" width="466" height="311"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>RALEIGH --</b> To help prevent holiday and other seasonal-related scams, AARP North Carolina has a new on-demand “Winter Scam Jam” that highlights some of the most common scams to be aware of throughout the winter season. The 21-minute video features AARP Fraud Watch volunteers from across North Carolina providing tips on how to spot, prevent and report scams.<br><br><b>WATCH</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-html5player class="HTML5VideoPlayer" data-video-player data-video-id="s3:f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" data-video-title="Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4"> <div class="HTML5VideoPlayer-screen" data-aspect-ratio="4x3"> <video id="HTML5VideoPlayer-fcf7b58c8c6ac464a950c967b5ce643aa" class="HTML5VideoPlayer-video" preload="" controls > <source src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" type="video/mp4"> </video> </div> </bsp-html5player> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4</div> </span> </div> </div><p>According to AARP, “Scams have become a part of our everyday lives, unfortunately: Between the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/phishing.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">phishing</a></span></span> emails and texts from people pretending to be government officials or online retailers needing your personal information and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/robocalls.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">robocalls</a></span></span> warning of money owed, it can be exhausting. And these criminals don’t rest during the season of goodwill. In fact, they seem to work even harder to perpetrate fraud, according to a new <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network</a></span></span> report.”<br><br>The AARP survey of 1,869 U.S. consumers age 18 and older, detailed in the report, “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/fraud-consumer-protection/holiday-shopping-scams-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Holiday Fraud: Scammers Continue to Steal Holiday Cheer</a></span></span>,” finds that in the past year 82 percent of U.S. consumers have experienced or been targeted by at least one form of the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/holiday.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud that is rampant during the holidays</a></span></span>, including requests from (often fake) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/charity.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">charities</a></span></span>, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/online-shopping.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online shopping scams</a></span></span> and fraudulent communications about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2023/fake-usps-ups-smishing-texts.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">delivery problems</a></span></span>. About the same percentage of older adults (age 65 and up) report having experienced or been targeted by holiday-related scams last season (80 percent vs. 78 percent, respectively).<br><br>The survey included a fraud knowledge quiz (see questions below), where only 28 percent of respondents answered seven or more of the 10 true-or-false questions correctly.<br><br>“We see two important findings in this year’s survey,” says Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs at AARP. “One is that fraud is still rampant, and the other is that our knowledge of how to stay safe isn't improving.”<br><br><b>Highlights from the survey:</b><br></p><ul><li>Fifty-six percent of respondents have received a notification from someone saying they are from the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx or UPS about a shipment issue, and it turned out to be fraudulent. That’s up from 29 percent in 2022.</li><li>Twenty-five percent of respondents have had a package stolen from outside their doors.</li><li>Thirty-five percent received a donation request in the past year that seemed fraudulent.</li><li>Thirty-five percent have experienced fraud when trying to buy a product through an online ad.</li><li>Twelve percent of travelers experienced <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/travel.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud when booking a trip</a></span></span>.</li><li>More than 1 in 4 (29 percent) have given or received a gift card with no balance.</li><li>Most (90 percent) agree that lawmakers need to do more to protect consumers from fraud and scams.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/gift-card.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gift cards</a></span></span> are a favorite holiday item for giving and receiving, but they are also a favorite among fraud criminals. According to Stokes, “The survey found that 29 percent of consumers have either given or received a card with no value on it. While some of this could be error, much is likely low-tech in-store manipulation of cards or high-tech tracking of card values online and draining them.”<br><br><b>Stay in the know</b><br>To help people of all ages learn how to spot, prevent and report fraud in North Carolina, AARP also produces Fraud Wach Minutes that highlight the most prevalent scams and ways to stay safe. It also encourages people to join the free AARP Fraud Watch Network to receive watchdog alerts, assistance to those impacted by fraud and more.<br><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP "Fraud Watch Minutes,"</b></a></span></span> are a great way to keep informed and share important fraud prevention tips with your family and friends.<br><br>Subscribe to AARP North Carolina's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube channel </a></span></span>to get new Fraud Watch Minutes and sign up for free AARP Fraud Watchdog Alerts at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/fraud " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/fraud</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>Other top targets of fraud</b><br>AARP also reminds people that veterans and military families<b> </b>remain top targets when it comes to scams and AARP has <br><br>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://campaigns.aarp.org/vets-fraud-center/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Veterans Fraud Center</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.uspis.gov/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Operation Protect Veterans</a></span></span>, a joint effort between AARP and the US Postal Inspection Service, provide a good line of defense to help prevent our military community from these criminal acts.<br><br>AARP information and fraud prevention resources can help keep you informed of the criminal's playbook. Remember, if you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/" target="_blank">AARP North Carolina</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://npmcdn.com/flickity@2/dist/flickity.pkgd.min.js"></script> <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.d703996ba6a992470f9f7fa2170736df.gz.js"></script> <link class="Webpack-css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.2cef3303b65f09149a6db29044f033cb.gz.css"> <!-- <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> --> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/raleigh-nc/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-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></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67fc46b8772e9-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67fc46b8772e9-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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#0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr67fc46b8772e9-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '5761804f0c4e268f7f8b82fb', 'city' => 'Raleigh', 'state' => 'NC', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Raleigh', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'raleigh-nc' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Garner', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'garner-nc' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Cary', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'cary-nc' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Knightdale', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'knightdale-nc' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Morrisville', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'morrisville-nc' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Apex', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'apex-nc' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Clayton', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'clayton-nc' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Holly Springs', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'holly-springs-nc' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Eagle Rock', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'eagle-rock-nc' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Rolesville', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'rolesville-nc' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Research Triangle Park', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'research-triangle-park-nc' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Wake Forest', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'wake-forest-nc' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Fuquay Varina', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'fuquay-varina-nc' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Wendell', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'wendell-nc' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'New Hill', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'new-hill-nc' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'raleigh-nc', (int) 1 => 'garner-nc', (int) 2 => 'cary-nc', (int) 3 => 'knightdale-nc', (int) 4 => 'morrisville-nc', (int) 5 => 'apex-nc' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'triangle-nc', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state},triangle-nc', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Greater Orlando", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaha", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en Carolina del Norte', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'index, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'triangle-nc-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'North Carolina', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state=North+Carolina', 'term' => 'in Raleigh', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/NC?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGNC-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP North Carolina', 'contactus_email' => 'NCAARP@aarp.org ', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpNC', 'state_contract_id' => '56020', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/north-carolina.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5819650040001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-north-carolinas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-nc-2020-07-21.html', 'State_Label' => 'North Carolina's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-north-carolina-nc-2021-01-26.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'raleigh-nc', 'caregiving_211' => 'y', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/elecciones-guia-para-votar-carolina-del-norte', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/NorthCarolina.pdf', 'full_state' => 'North Carolina', 'county' => 'Wake', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -78.643402099609, (int) 1 => (float) 35.77970123291 ), 'latitude' => (float) 35.77970123291, 'longitude' => (float) -78.643402099609, 'city_state' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'city_state_search' => 'Raleigh NC,Raleihg NC,Raliegh NC,Ralley NC', 'pilot_name' => 'Raleigh', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'triangle-nc', 'community_id' => (int) 207, 'community_name' => 'Raleigh (Triangle)', 'community_state' => 'NC', 'community_region' => '', 'brightspot_region' => 'triangle-nc', 'title' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting {local_city} ', 'tracking_code_town' => 'RALEIGH', 'tracking_code_state' => 'NC', 'ad_state' => 'nc', 'ad_city' => 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The 21-minute video features AARP Fraud Watch volunteers from across North Carolina providing tips on how to spot, prevent and report scams.<br><br><b>WATCH</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-html5player class="HTML5VideoPlayer" data-video-player data-video-id="s3:f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" data-video-title="Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4"> <div class="HTML5VideoPlayer-screen" data-aspect-ratio="4x3"> <video id="HTML5VideoPlayer-fcf7b58c8c6ac464a950c967b5ce643aa" class="HTML5VideoPlayer-video" preload="" controls > <source src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" type="video/mp4"> </video> </div> </bsp-html5player> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4</div> </span> </div> </div><p>According to AARP, “Scams have become a part of our everyday lives, unfortunately: Between the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/phishing.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">phishing</a></span></span> emails and texts from people pretending to be government officials or online retailers needing your personal information and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/robocalls.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">robocalls</a></span></span> warning of money owed, it can be exhausting. And these criminals don’t rest during the season of goodwill. In fact, they seem to work even harder to perpetrate fraud, according to a new <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network</a></span></span> report.”<br><br>The AARP survey of 1,869 U.S. consumers age 18 and older, detailed in the report, “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/fraud-consumer-protection/holiday-shopping-scams-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Holiday Fraud: Scammers Continue to Steal Holiday Cheer</a></span></span>,” finds that in the past year 82 percent of U.S. consumers have experienced or been targeted by at least one form of the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/holiday.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud that is rampant during the holidays</a></span></span>, including requests from (often fake) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/charity.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">charities</a></span></span>, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/online-shopping.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online shopping scams</a></span></span> and fraudulent communications about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2023/fake-usps-ups-smishing-texts.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">delivery problems</a></span></span>. About the same percentage of older adults (age 65 and up) report having experienced or been targeted by holiday-related scams last season (80 percent vs. 78 percent, respectively).<br><br>The survey included a fraud knowledge quiz (see questions below), where only 28 percent of respondents answered seven or more of the 10 true-or-false questions correctly.<br><br>“We see two important findings in this year’s survey,” says Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs at AARP. “One is that fraud is still rampant, and the other is that our knowledge of how to stay safe isn't improving.”<br><br><b>Highlights from the survey:</b><br></p><ul><li>Fifty-six percent of respondents have received a notification from someone saying they are from the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx or UPS about a shipment issue, and it turned out to be fraudulent. That’s up from 29 percent in 2022.</li><li>Twenty-five percent of respondents have had a package stolen from outside their doors.</li><li>Thirty-five percent received a donation request in the past year that seemed fraudulent.</li><li>Thirty-five percent have experienced fraud when trying to buy a product through an online ad.</li><li>Twelve percent of travelers experienced <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/travel.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud when booking a trip</a></span></span>.</li><li>More than 1 in 4 (29 percent) have given or received a gift card with no balance.</li><li>Most (90 percent) agree that lawmakers need to do more to protect consumers from fraud and scams.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/gift-card.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gift cards</a></span></span> are a favorite holiday item for giving and receiving, but they are also a favorite among fraud criminals. According to Stokes, “The survey found that 29 percent of consumers have either given or received a card with no value on it. While some of this could be error, much is likely low-tech in-store manipulation of cards or high-tech tracking of card values online and draining them.”<br><br><b>Stay in the know</b><br>To help people of all ages learn how to spot, prevent and report fraud in North Carolina, AARP also produces Fraud Wach Minutes that highlight the most prevalent scams and ways to stay safe. It also encourages people to join the free AARP Fraud Watch Network to receive watchdog alerts, assistance to those impacted by fraud and more.<br><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP "Fraud Watch Minutes,"</b></a></span></span> are a great way to keep informed and share important fraud prevention tips with your family and friends.<br><br>Subscribe to AARP North Carolina's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube channel </a></span></span>to get new Fraud Watch Minutes and sign up for free AARP Fraud Watchdog Alerts at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/fraud " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/fraud</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>Other top targets of fraud</b><br>AARP also reminds people that veterans and military families<b> </b>remain top targets when it comes to scams and AARP has <br><br>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://campaigns.aarp.org/vets-fraud-center/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Veterans Fraud Center</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.uspis.gov/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Operation Protect Veterans</a></span></span>, a joint effort between AARP and the US Postal Inspection Service, provide a good line of defense to help prevent our military community from these criminal acts.<br><br>AARP information and fraud prevention resources can help keep you informed of the criminal's playbook. Remember, if you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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=> '11444', (int) 44 => '48725', (int) 45 => '48780' ), 'has_happenings' => 'true', 'pop_up' => '<form> <input id="sef-url" type="hidden" value="triangle-nc" /> <h3>AARP Triangle, NC</h3> <div class="text"> <p><strong>Find great info on local AARP activities and things to do near you.</strong></p> <div id="searchme" class="clearfix"> <input placeholder="Enter town name or zip code here" class="city-state-li" /> <a href="" class="btn search-li red large alignright">Go</a> <div class="city-state-container"></div> </div> <div class="em">or see a list of <a href="/triangle-nc/">towns for Triangle</a></div> <div class="picker-error"></div> </div> </form>' ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 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 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 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 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-cybercrime-and-fraud-prevention-tips-42125-9vn8twf4ts8.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-CYBERCRIME-AND-FRAUD-PREVENTION-TIPS-42125">AARP Live: Cybercrime and Fraud Prevention Tips, 4/21/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chapel-hill-nc-c37036.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-SEYMOUR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Seymour Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Apr 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Seymour Center</p> <p class="loc">Chapel Hill, NC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </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;height:360px;"> <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">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">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-RALEIGH-NC">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="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in Raleigh</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:NCAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">NCAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP North Carolina</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-RALEIGH-NC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></a> </div> </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'); 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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"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Steer clear from seasonal scams</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 12/04/24 by <b>Steve Hahn, The AARP Bulletin</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/1e/98/82c73242418b838925771bae6763/holiday-scams-2022.jpg" alt="Holiday Scams 2022.jpg" width="466" height="311"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>RALEIGH --</b> To help prevent holiday and other seasonal-related scams, AARP North Carolina has a new on-demand “Winter Scam Jam” that highlights some of the most common scams to be aware of throughout the winter season. The 21-minute video features AARP Fraud Watch volunteers from across North Carolina providing tips on how to spot, prevent and report scams.<br><br><b>WATCH</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-html5player class="HTML5VideoPlayer" data-video-player data-video-id="s3:f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" data-video-title="Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4"> <div class="HTML5VideoPlayer-screen" data-aspect-ratio="4x3"> <video id="HTML5VideoPlayer-fcf7b58c8c6ac464a950c967b5ce643aa" class="HTML5VideoPlayer-video" preload="" controls > <source src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" type="video/mp4"> </video> </div> </bsp-html5player> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4</div> </span> </div> </div><p>According to AARP, “Scams have become a part of our everyday lives, unfortunately: Between the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/phishing.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">phishing</a></span></span> emails and texts from people pretending to be government officials or online retailers needing your personal information and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/robocalls.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">robocalls</a></span></span> warning of money owed, it can be exhausting. And these criminals don’t rest during the season of goodwill. In fact, they seem to work even harder to perpetrate fraud, according to a new <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network</a></span></span> report.”<br><br>The AARP survey of 1,869 U.S. consumers age 18 and older, detailed in the report, “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/fraud-consumer-protection/holiday-shopping-scams-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Holiday Fraud: Scammers Continue to Steal Holiday Cheer</a></span></span>,” finds that in the past year 82 percent of U.S. consumers have experienced or been targeted by at least one form of the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/holiday.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud that is rampant during the holidays</a></span></span>, including requests from (often fake) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/charity.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">charities</a></span></span>, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/online-shopping.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online shopping scams</a></span></span> and fraudulent communications about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2023/fake-usps-ups-smishing-texts.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">delivery problems</a></span></span>. About the same percentage of older adults (age 65 and up) report having experienced or been targeted by holiday-related scams last season (80 percent vs. 78 percent, respectively).<br><br>The survey included a fraud knowledge quiz (see questions below), where only 28 percent of respondents answered seven or more of the 10 true-or-false questions correctly.<br><br>“We see two important findings in this year’s survey,” says Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs at AARP. “One is that fraud is still rampant, and the other is that our knowledge of how to stay safe isn't improving.”<br><br><b>Highlights from the survey:</b><br></p><ul><li>Fifty-six percent of respondents have received a notification from someone saying they are from the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx or UPS about a shipment issue, and it turned out to be fraudulent. That’s up from 29 percent in 2022.</li><li>Twenty-five percent of respondents have had a package stolen from outside their doors.</li><li>Thirty-five percent received a donation request in the past year that seemed fraudulent.</li><li>Thirty-five percent have experienced fraud when trying to buy a product through an online ad.</li><li>Twelve percent of travelers experienced <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/travel.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud when booking a trip</a></span></span>.</li><li>More than 1 in 4 (29 percent) have given or received a gift card with no balance.</li><li>Most (90 percent) agree that lawmakers need to do more to protect consumers from fraud and scams.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/gift-card.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gift cards</a></span></span> are a favorite holiday item for giving and receiving, but they are also a favorite among fraud criminals. According to Stokes, “The survey found that 29 percent of consumers have either given or received a card with no value on it. While some of this could be error, much is likely low-tech in-store manipulation of cards or high-tech tracking of card values online and draining them.”<br><br><b>Stay in the know</b><br>To help people of all ages learn how to spot, prevent and report fraud in North Carolina, AARP also produces Fraud Wach Minutes that highlight the most prevalent scams and ways to stay safe. It also encourages people to join the free AARP Fraud Watch Network to receive watchdog alerts, assistance to those impacted by fraud and more.<br><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP "Fraud Watch Minutes,"</b></a></span></span> are a great way to keep informed and share important fraud prevention tips with your family and friends.<br><br>Subscribe to AARP North Carolina's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube channel </a></span></span>to get new Fraud Watch Minutes and sign up for free AARP Fraud Watchdog Alerts at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/fraud " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/fraud</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>Other top targets of fraud</b><br>AARP also reminds people that veterans and military families<b> </b>remain top targets when it comes to scams and AARP has <br><br>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://campaigns.aarp.org/vets-fraud-center/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Veterans Fraud Center</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.uspis.gov/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Operation Protect Veterans</a></span></span>, a joint effort between AARP and the US Postal Inspection Service, provide a good line of defense to help prevent our military community from these criminal acts.<br><br>AARP information and fraud prevention resources can help keep you informed of the criminal's playbook. Remember, if you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/" target="_blank">AARP North Carolina</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://npmcdn.com/flickity@2/dist/flickity.pkgd.min.js"></script> <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.d703996ba6a992470f9f7fa2170736df.gz.js"></script> <link class="Webpack-css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.2cef3303b65f09149a6db29044f033cb.gz.css"> <!-- <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> --> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/raleigh-nc/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-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></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67fc46b8772e9-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67fc46b8772e9-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'rolesville-nc' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Research Triangle Park', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'research-triangle-park-nc' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Wake Forest', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'wake-forest-nc' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Fuquay Varina', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'fuquay-varina-nc' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Wendell', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'wendell-nc' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'New Hill', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'new-hill-nc' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'raleigh-nc', (int) 1 => 'garner-nc', (int) 2 => 'cary-nc', (int) 3 => 'knightdale-nc', (int) 4 => 'morrisville-nc', (int) 5 => 'apex-nc' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'triangle-nc', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state},triangle-nc', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Greater Orlando", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaha", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en Carolina del Norte', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'index, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'triangle-nc-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'North Carolina', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state=North+Carolina', 'term' => 'in Raleigh', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/NC?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGNC-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP North Carolina', 'contactus_email' => 'NCAARP@aarp.org ', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpNC', 'state_contract_id' => '56020', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/north-carolina.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5819650040001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-north-carolinas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-nc-2020-07-21.html', 'State_Label' => 'North Carolina's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-north-carolina-nc-2021-01-26.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'raleigh-nc', 'caregiving_211' => 'y', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/elecciones-guia-para-votar-carolina-del-norte', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/NorthCarolina.pdf', 'full_state' => 'North Carolina', 'county' => 'Wake', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -78.643402099609, (int) 1 => (float) 35.77970123291 ), 'latitude' => (float) 35.77970123291, 'longitude' => (float) -78.643402099609, 'city_state' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'city_state_search' => 'Raleigh NC,Raleihg NC,Raliegh NC,Ralley NC', 'pilot_name' => 'Raleigh', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'triangle-nc', 'community_id' => (int) 207, 'community_name' => 'Raleigh (Triangle)', 'community_state' => 'NC', 'community_region' => '', 'brightspot_region' => 'triangle-nc', 'title' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting {local_city} ', 'tracking_code_town' => 'RALEIGH', 'tracking_code_state' => 'NC', 'ad_state' => 'nc', 'ad_city' => 'raleigh', 'ad_region' => null, 'timezone' => 'America/New_York', 'type' => 'town', 'zip' => '27601', 'sef_url' => 'raleigh-nc', 'americantowns_url' => 'https://www.americantowns.com/raleigh-nc/', 'alt_names' => 'Raleigh,Raleigh (Triangle),Raleihg,Raliegh,Ralley', 'zipcodes' => array( (int) 0 => '27601', (int) 1 => '27602', (int) 2 => '27603', (int) 3 => '27604', (int) 4 => '27605', (int) 5 => '27606', (int) 6 => '27607', (int) 7 => '27608', (int) 8 => '27609', (int) 9 => '27610', (int) 10 => '27611', (int) 11 => '27612', (int) 12 => '27613', (int) 13 => '27614', (int) 14 => '27615', (int) 15 => '27616', (int) 16 => '27617', (int) 17 => '27619', (int) 18 => '27620', (int) 19 => '27621', (int) 20 => '27622', (int) 21 => '27623', (int) 22 => '27624', (int) 23 => '27625', (int) 24 => '27626', (int) 25 => '27627', (int) 26 => '27628', (int) 27 => '27629', (int) 28 => '27634', (int) 29 => '27635', (int) 30 => '27636', (int) 31 => '27640', (int) 32 => '27650', (int) 33 => '27656', (int) 34 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The 21-minute video features AARP Fraud Watch volunteers from across North Carolina providing tips on how to spot, prevent and report scams.<br><br><b>WATCH</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-html5player class="HTML5VideoPlayer" data-video-player data-video-id="s3:f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" data-video-title="Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4"> <div class="HTML5VideoPlayer-screen" data-aspect-ratio="4x3"> <video id="HTML5VideoPlayer-fcf7b58c8c6ac464a950c967b5ce643aa" class="HTML5VideoPlayer-video" preload="" controls > <source src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" type="video/mp4"> </video> </div> </bsp-html5player> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4</div> </span> </div> </div><p>According to AARP, “Scams have become a part of our everyday lives, unfortunately: Between the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/phishing.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">phishing</a></span></span> emails and texts from people pretending to be government officials or online retailers needing your personal information and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/robocalls.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">robocalls</a></span></span> warning of money owed, it can be exhausting. And these criminals don’t rest during the season of goodwill. In fact, they seem to work even harder to perpetrate fraud, according to a new <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network</a></span></span> report.”<br><br>The AARP survey of 1,869 U.S. consumers age 18 and older, detailed in the report, “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/fraud-consumer-protection/holiday-shopping-scams-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Holiday Fraud: Scammers Continue to Steal Holiday Cheer</a></span></span>,” finds that in the past year 82 percent of U.S. consumers have experienced or been targeted by at least one form of the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/holiday.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud that is rampant during the holidays</a></span></span>, including requests from (often fake) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/charity.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">charities</a></span></span>, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/online-shopping.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online shopping scams</a></span></span> and fraudulent communications about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2023/fake-usps-ups-smishing-texts.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">delivery problems</a></span></span>. About the same percentage of older adults (age 65 and up) report having experienced or been targeted by holiday-related scams last season (80 percent vs. 78 percent, respectively).<br><br>The survey included a fraud knowledge quiz (see questions below), where only 28 percent of respondents answered seven or more of the 10 true-or-false questions correctly.<br><br>“We see two important findings in this year’s survey,” says Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs at AARP. “One is that fraud is still rampant, and the other is that our knowledge of how to stay safe isn't improving.”<br><br><b>Highlights from the survey:</b><br></p><ul><li>Fifty-six percent of respondents have received a notification from someone saying they are from the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx or UPS about a shipment issue, and it turned out to be fraudulent. That’s up from 29 percent in 2022.</li><li>Twenty-five percent of respondents have had a package stolen from outside their doors.</li><li>Thirty-five percent received a donation request in the past year that seemed fraudulent.</li><li>Thirty-five percent have experienced fraud when trying to buy a product through an online ad.</li><li>Twelve percent of travelers experienced <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/travel.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud when booking a trip</a></span></span>.</li><li>More than 1 in 4 (29 percent) have given or received a gift card with no balance.</li><li>Most (90 percent) agree that lawmakers need to do more to protect consumers from fraud and scams.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/gift-card.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gift cards</a></span></span> are a favorite holiday item for giving and receiving, but they are also a favorite among fraud criminals. According to Stokes, “The survey found that 29 percent of consumers have either given or received a card with no value on it. While some of this could be error, much is likely low-tech in-store manipulation of cards or high-tech tracking of card values online and draining them.”<br><br><b>Stay in the know</b><br>To help people of all ages learn how to spot, prevent and report fraud in North Carolina, AARP also produces Fraud Wach Minutes that highlight the most prevalent scams and ways to stay safe. It also encourages people to join the free AARP Fraud Watch Network to receive watchdog alerts, assistance to those impacted by fraud and more.<br><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP "Fraud Watch Minutes,"</b></a></span></span> are a great way to keep informed and share important fraud prevention tips with your family and friends.<br><br>Subscribe to AARP North Carolina's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube channel </a></span></span>to get new Fraud Watch Minutes and sign up for free AARP Fraud Watchdog Alerts at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/fraud " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/fraud</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>Other top targets of fraud</b><br>AARP also reminds people that veterans and military families<b> </b>remain top targets when it comes to scams and AARP has <br><br>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://campaigns.aarp.org/vets-fraud-center/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Veterans Fraud Center</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.uspis.gov/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Operation Protect Veterans</a></span></span>, a joint effort between AARP and the US Postal Inspection Service, provide a good line of defense to help prevent our military community from these criminal acts.<br><br>AARP information and fraud prevention resources can help keep you informed of the criminal's playbook. Remember, if you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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=> '11444', (int) 44 => '48725', (int) 45 => '48780' ), 'has_happenings' => 'true', 'pop_up' => '<form> <input id="sef-url" type="hidden" value="triangle-nc" /> <h3>AARP Triangle, NC</h3> <div class="text"> <p><strong>Find great info on local AARP activities and things to do near you.</strong></p> <div id="searchme" class="clearfix"> <input placeholder="Enter town name or zip code here" class="city-state-li" /> <a href="" class="btn search-li red large alignright">Go</a> <div class="city-state-container"></div> </div> <div class="em">or see a list of <a href="/triangle-nc/">towns for Triangle</a></div> <div class="picker-error"></div> </div> </form>' ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 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 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 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 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-cybercrime-and-fraud-prevention-tips-42125-9vn8twf4ts8.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-CYBERCRIME-AND-FRAUD-PREVENTION-TIPS-42125">AARP Live: Cybercrime and Fraud Prevention Tips, 4/21/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chapel-hill-nc-c37036.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-SEYMOUR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Seymour Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Apr 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Seymour Center</p> <p class="loc">Chapel Hill, NC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </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;height:360px;"> <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">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">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-RALEIGH-NC">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="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in Raleigh</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:NCAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">NCAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP North Carolina</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-RALEIGH-NC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></a> </div> </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'); 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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"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Steer clear from seasonal scams</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 12/04/24 by <b>Steve Hahn, The AARP Bulletin</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/1e/98/82c73242418b838925771bae6763/holiday-scams-2022.jpg" alt="Holiday Scams 2022.jpg" width="466" height="311"/> </figure> </div> </div><p><b>RALEIGH --</b> To help prevent holiday and other seasonal-related scams, AARP North Carolina has a new on-demand “Winter Scam Jam” that highlights some of the most common scams to be aware of throughout the winter season. The 21-minute video features AARP Fraud Watch volunteers from across North Carolina providing tips on how to spot, prevent and report scams.<br><br><b>WATCH</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-html5player class="HTML5VideoPlayer" data-video-player data-video-id="s3:f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" data-video-title="Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4"> <div class="HTML5VideoPlayer-screen" data-aspect-ratio="4x3"> <video id="HTML5VideoPlayer-fcf7b58c8c6ac464a950c967b5ce643aa" class="HTML5VideoPlayer-video" preload="" controls > <source src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" type="video/mp4"> </video> </div> </bsp-html5player> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4</div> </span> </div> </div><p>According to AARP, “Scams have become a part of our everyday lives, unfortunately: Between the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/phishing.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">phishing</a></span></span> emails and texts from people pretending to be government officials or online retailers needing your personal information and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/robocalls.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">robocalls</a></span></span> warning of money owed, it can be exhausting. And these criminals don’t rest during the season of goodwill. In fact, they seem to work even harder to perpetrate fraud, according to a new <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network</a></span></span> report.”<br><br>The AARP survey of 1,869 U.S. consumers age 18 and older, detailed in the report, “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/fraud-consumer-protection/holiday-shopping-scams-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Holiday Fraud: Scammers Continue to Steal Holiday Cheer</a></span></span>,” finds that in the past year 82 percent of U.S. consumers have experienced or been targeted by at least one form of the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/holiday.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud that is rampant during the holidays</a></span></span>, including requests from (often fake) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/charity.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">charities</a></span></span>, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/online-shopping.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online shopping scams</a></span></span> and fraudulent communications about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2023/fake-usps-ups-smishing-texts.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">delivery problems</a></span></span>. About the same percentage of older adults (age 65 and up) report having experienced or been targeted by holiday-related scams last season (80 percent vs. 78 percent, respectively).<br><br>The survey included a fraud knowledge quiz (see questions below), where only 28 percent of respondents answered seven or more of the 10 true-or-false questions correctly.<br><br>“We see two important findings in this year’s survey,” says Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs at AARP. “One is that fraud is still rampant, and the other is that our knowledge of how to stay safe isn't improving.”<br><br><b>Highlights from the survey:</b><br></p><ul><li>Fifty-six percent of respondents have received a notification from someone saying they are from the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx or UPS about a shipment issue, and it turned out to be fraudulent. That’s up from 29 percent in 2022.</li><li>Twenty-five percent of respondents have had a package stolen from outside their doors.</li><li>Thirty-five percent received a donation request in the past year that seemed fraudulent.</li><li>Thirty-five percent have experienced fraud when trying to buy a product through an online ad.</li><li>Twelve percent of travelers experienced <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/travel.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud when booking a trip</a></span></span>.</li><li>More than 1 in 4 (29 percent) have given or received a gift card with no balance.</li><li>Most (90 percent) agree that lawmakers need to do more to protect consumers from fraud and scams.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/gift-card.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gift cards</a></span></span> are a favorite holiday item for giving and receiving, but they are also a favorite among fraud criminals. According to Stokes, “The survey found that 29 percent of consumers have either given or received a card with no value on it. While some of this could be error, much is likely low-tech in-store manipulation of cards or high-tech tracking of card values online and draining them.”<br><br><b>Stay in the know</b><br>To help people of all ages learn how to spot, prevent and report fraud in North Carolina, AARP also produces Fraud Wach Minutes that highlight the most prevalent scams and ways to stay safe. It also encourages people to join the free AARP Fraud Watch Network to receive watchdog alerts, assistance to those impacted by fraud and more.<br><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP "Fraud Watch Minutes,"</b></a></span></span> are a great way to keep informed and share important fraud prevention tips with your family and friends.<br><br>Subscribe to AARP North Carolina's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube channel </a></span></span>to get new Fraud Watch Minutes and sign up for free AARP Fraud Watchdog Alerts at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/fraud " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/fraud</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>Other top targets of fraud</b><br>AARP also reminds people that veterans and military families<b> </b>remain top targets when it comes to scams and AARP has <br><br>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://campaigns.aarp.org/vets-fraud-center/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Veterans Fraud Center</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.uspis.gov/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Operation Protect Veterans</a></span></span>, a joint effort between AARP and the US Postal Inspection Service, provide a good line of defense to help prevent our military community from these criminal acts.<br><br>AARP information and fraud prevention resources can help keep you informed of the criminal's playbook. Remember, if you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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#0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr67fc46b8772e9-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '5761804f0c4e268f7f8b82fb', 'city' => 'Raleigh', 'state' => 'NC', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'Raleigh', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'raleigh-nc' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Garner', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'garner-nc' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Cary', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'cary-nc' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'Knightdale', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'knightdale-nc' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Morrisville', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'morrisville-nc' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Apex', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'apex-nc' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Clayton', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'clayton-nc' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Holly Springs', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'holly-springs-nc' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 'Eagle Rock', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'eagle-rock-nc' ), (int) 9 => array( 'city' => 'Rolesville', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'rolesville-nc' ), (int) 10 => array( 'city' => 'Research Triangle Park', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'research-triangle-park-nc' ), (int) 11 => array( 'city' => 'Wake Forest', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'wake-forest-nc' ), (int) 12 => array( 'city' => 'Fuquay Varina', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'fuquay-varina-nc' ), (int) 13 => array( 'city' => 'Wendell', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'wendell-nc' ), (int) 14 => array( 'city' => 'New Hill', 'state' => 'NC', 'sef_url' => 'new-hill-nc' ) ), 'local' => array( (int) 0 => 'raleigh-nc', (int) 1 => 'garner-nc', (int) 2 => 'cary-nc', (int) 3 => 'knightdale-nc', (int) 4 => 'morrisville-nc', (int) 5 => 'apex-nc' ), 'season' => 'spring', 'aarp-events-image' => 'aarp-events', 'amusement-parks-image' => 'amusement-warm-c', 'arts-entertainment-image' => 'arts-all-bm', 'asset_version' => '240925', 'beaches-lakes-image' => 'beaches-lakes-cool-c', 'billboard1_caption' => 'Spring', 'billboard1_image_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/happenings/', 'billboard1_subtitle' => 'See the Real Possibilities', 'billboard1_thumb_title' => ' Happenings', 'billboard1_thumb_url' => '{local_happenings-image}', 'billboard1_title' => 'Get to know AARP in {local_city_c}', 'billboard2_image_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/{local_season}-fun/', 'billboard2_subtitle' => 'Explore fun and interesting things to do this {local_season} near you!', 'billboard2_thumb_title' => '{local_season_header}', 'billboard2_thumb_url' => '{local_season-image}', 'billboard2_title' => 'Time for {local_season_header}!', 'billboard3_image_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_link_url' => '/{local_sef_url}/volunteering/', 'billboard3_subtitle' => 'Make a difference!', 'billboard3_thumb_title' => 'Volunteering', 'billboard3_thumb_url' => '{local_volunteering-image}', 'billboard3_title' => 'Volunteering lifts everyone's spirits', 'bvideo_name' => '{local_full_state_c}', 'city-select-image' => 'cityselect-spring', 'coffee-image' => 'coffee-warm-m', 'coffee_radius' => '10', 'community_blogs_archive' => 'triangle-nc', 'community_blogs_list' => 'caregiving,healthy-living,savings-and-planning,work-and-jobs,life-reimagined,all,{local_state},triangle-nc', 'connect_town_groups' => '[{ "towns": { "atlanta-ga": { "name": "Atlanta", "path": "/atlanta-ga/fight-fraud/" }, "chicago-il": { "name": "Chicago", "path": "/chicago-il/fight-fraud/" }, "los-angeles-ca": { "name": "Los Angeles", "path": "/los-angeles-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "new-york-ny": { "name": "New York City", "path": "/new-york-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "phoenix-az": { "name": "Phoenix", "path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Greater Orlando", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaha", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-suburban', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en Carolina del Norte', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/hiking.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/hiking-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'index, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'triangle-nc-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'North Carolina', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state=North+Carolina', 'term' => 'in Raleigh', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/winter-fun.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a href="/{town_sef_url}/skiing/"><img src="{local_skiing_big_thumb}" title="Skiing"><span>Skiing</span></a></li>', 'winterfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun-t.jpg', 'youtube_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/youtube.png', 'news_link' => 'https://www.aarp.org/NC?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-BLOGNC-20140101', 'contactus_text' => 'AARP North Carolina', 'contactus_email' => 'NCAARP@aarp.org ', 'contactus_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101', 'facebook_link' => 'https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC', 'twitter_link' => 'https://twitter.com/aarpNC', 'state_contract_id' => '56020', 'state_blog_flag' => 'https://states.aarp.org/wp-content/themes/aarpstates/images/state_flags/north-carolina.png', 'state_blog_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/', 'state_blog_rss' => 'https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/feed', 'cold_state' => 'yes', 'embed_video_2' => '5819650040001', '2020_election_link' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/how-to-vote-in-north-carolinas-2020-election-what-you-need-to-know-nc-2020-07-21.html', 'State_Label' => 'North Carolina's', 'vaccine_url' => 'https://local.aarp.org/news/the-covid19-vaccine-distribution-plan-in-north-carolina-nc-2021-01-26.html', 'at_ski_resort' => 'y', 'state_capital' => 'raleigh-nc', 'caregiving_211' => 'y', '2024_election_link' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/election-voting-guide', '2024_election_link_es' => 'https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/elecciones-guia-para-votar-carolina-del-norte', 'advanced_directives_link' => 'https://www.caringinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/NorthCarolina.pdf', 'full_state' => 'North Carolina', 'county' => 'Wake', 'geo' => array( (int) 0 => (float) -78.643402099609, (int) 1 => (float) 35.77970123291 ), 'latitude' => (float) 35.77970123291, 'longitude' => (float) -78.643402099609, 'city_state' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'city_state_search' => 'Raleigh NC,Raleihg NC,Raliegh NC,Ralley NC', 'pilot_name' => 'Raleigh', 'pilot_sef_url' => 'triangle-nc', 'community_id' => (int) 207, 'community_name' => 'Raleigh (Triangle)', 'community_state' => 'NC', 'community_region' => '', 'brightspot_region' => 'triangle-nc', 'title' => 'Raleigh, NC', 'subtitle' => 'Highlighting {local_city} ', 'tracking_code_town' => 'RALEIGH', 'tracking_code_state' => 'NC', 'ad_state' => 'nc', 'ad_city' => 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The 21-minute video features AARP Fraud Watch volunteers from across North Carolina providing tips on how to spot, prevent and report scams.<br><br><b>WATCH</b></p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><span class="VideoEnhancement" data-video-disable-history data-embeddedvideo-container> <div class="VideoEnhancement-player"><bsp-html5player class="HTML5VideoPlayer" data-video-player data-video-id="s3:f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" data-video-title="Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4"> <div class="HTML5VideoPlayer-screen" data-aspect-ratio="4x3"> <video id="HTML5VideoPlayer-fcf7b58c8c6ac464a950c967b5ce643aa" class="HTML5VideoPlayer-video" preload="" controls > <source src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/f8/8a/f69a852842e99fd03adc8742c646/winter-scam-jam-24.mp4" type="video/mp4"> </video> </div> </bsp-html5player> </div> <div class="VideoEnhancement-title">Winter Scam Jam '24.mp4</div> </span> </div> </div><p>According to AARP, “Scams have become a part of our everyday lives, unfortunately: Between the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/phishing.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">phishing</a></span></span> emails and texts from people pretending to be government officials or online retailers needing your personal information and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/robocalls.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">robocalls</a></span></span> warning of money owed, it can be exhausting. And these criminals don’t rest during the season of goodwill. In fact, they seem to work even harder to perpetrate fraud, according to a new <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Fraud Watch Network</a></span></span> report.”<br><br>The AARP survey of 1,869 U.S. consumers age 18 and older, detailed in the report, “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances-retirement/fraud-consumer-protection/holiday-shopping-scams-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Holiday Fraud: Scammers Continue to Steal Holiday Cheer</a></span></span>,” finds that in the past year 82 percent of U.S. consumers have experienced or been targeted by at least one form of the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/holiday.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud that is rampant during the holidays</a></span></span>, including requests from (often fake) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/charity.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">charities</a></span></span>, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/online-shopping.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online shopping scams</a></span></span> and fraudulent communications about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2023/fake-usps-ups-smishing-texts.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">delivery problems</a></span></span>. About the same percentage of older adults (age 65 and up) report having experienced or been targeted by holiday-related scams last season (80 percent vs. 78 percent, respectively).<br><br>The survey included a fraud knowledge quiz (see questions below), where only 28 percent of respondents answered seven or more of the 10 true-or-false questions correctly.<br><br>“We see two important findings in this year’s survey,” says Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs at AARP. “One is that fraud is still rampant, and the other is that our knowledge of how to stay safe isn't improving.”<br><br><b>Highlights from the survey:</b><br></p><ul><li>Fifty-six percent of respondents have received a notification from someone saying they are from the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx or UPS about a shipment issue, and it turned out to be fraudulent. That’s up from 29 percent in 2022.</li><li>Twenty-five percent of respondents have had a package stolen from outside their doors.</li><li>Thirty-five percent received a donation request in the past year that seemed fraudulent.</li><li>Thirty-five percent have experienced fraud when trying to buy a product through an online ad.</li><li>Twelve percent of travelers experienced <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/travel.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud when booking a trip</a></span></span>.</li><li>More than 1 in 4 (29 percent) have given or received a gift card with no balance.</li><li>Most (90 percent) agree that lawmakers need to do more to protect consumers from fraud and scams.</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/gift-card.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gift cards</a></span></span> are a favorite holiday item for giving and receiving, but they are also a favorite among fraud criminals. According to Stokes, “The survey found that 29 percent of consumers have either given or received a card with no value on it. While some of this could be error, much is likely low-tech in-store manipulation of cards or high-tech tracking of card values online and draining them.”<br><br><b>Stay in the know</b><br>To help people of all ages learn how to spot, prevent and report fraud in North Carolina, AARP also produces Fraud Wach Minutes that highlight the most prevalent scams and ways to stay safe. It also encourages people to join the free AARP Fraud Watch Network to receive watchdog alerts, assistance to those impacted by fraud and more.<br><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>AARP "Fraud Watch Minutes,"</b></a></span></span> are a great way to keep informed and share important fraud prevention tips with your family and friends.<br><br>Subscribe to AARP North Carolina's <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0vlsCRIKENHYy612a4gpqeJeUWe79UBc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube channel </a></span></span>to get new Fraud Watch Minutes and sign up for free AARP Fraud Watchdog Alerts at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/fraud " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aarp.org/fraud</a></span></span>.<br><br><b>Other top targets of fraud</b><br>AARP also reminds people that veterans and military families<b> </b>remain top targets when it comes to scams and AARP has <br><br>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://campaigns.aarp.org/vets-fraud-center/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Veterans Fraud Center</a></span></span> and <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.uspis.gov/veterans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Operation Protect Veterans</a></span></span>, a joint effort between AARP and the US Postal Inspection Service, provide a good line of defense to help prevent our military community from these criminal acts.<br><br>AARP information and fraud prevention resources can help keep you informed of the criminal's playbook. Remember, if you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.<br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP North Carolina. 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=> '11444', (int) 44 => '48725', (int) 45 => '48780' ), 'has_happenings' => 'true', 'pop_up' => '<form> <input id="sef-url" type="hidden" value="triangle-nc" /> <h3>AARP Triangle, NC</h3> <div class="text"> <p><strong>Find great info on local AARP activities and things to do near you.</strong></p> <div id="searchme" class="clearfix"> <input placeholder="Enter town name or zip code here" class="city-state-li" /> <a href="" class="btn search-li red large alignright">Go</a> <div class="city-state-container"></div> </div> <div class="em">or see a list of <a href="/triangle-nc/">towns for Triangle</a></div> <div class="picker-error"></div> </div> </form>' ) $callCake = true $matches = array( (int) 0 => array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) ) $match = array( (int) 0 => '{ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif}', (int) 1 => 'slug==healthy-living/map', (int) 2 => ' {module_RHS - AARP Events} ' ) $token = 'slug' $keyword = 'healthy-living/map'</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 152 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 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 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 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 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Raleigh</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-cybercrime-and-fraud-prevention-tips-42125-9vn8twf4ts8.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-CYBERCRIME-AND-FRAUD-PREVENTION-TIPS-42125">AARP Live: Cybercrime and Fraud Prevention Tips, 4/21/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-chapel-hill-nc-c37036.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-SEYMOUR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Seymour Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Apr 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Seymour Center</p> <p class="loc">Chapel Hill, NC</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </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;height:360px;"> <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">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-RALEIGH-NC">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-RALEIGH-NC">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="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in Raleigh</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:NCAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">NCAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP North Carolina</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-RALEIGH-NC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></a> </div> </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'); 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max-width: 340px !important; margin: 0 0 20px 20px; } } :root { --primaryColor: #ff1e3c; --primaryTextColor: #2a2a2a; --linkTextColor: #1f66bd; --linkHoverColor: #1f66bd; --secondaryTextColor: #000000; --secondaryColor2: #000000; --secondaryColor3: #000000; --secondaryColor4: #000000; --secondaryColor5: #000000; --black: #000000; --white: #ffffff; --grey: #f0efed; --gridGutters: 30px; --modulePadding: 60px; --pageWidth: 86.11%; --maxPageWidth: 1240px; --horizontalAlignment: center; --fontFamily: 'Roboto', sans-serif; --headerBackgroundColor:#000000; --headerTextColor:#FFFFFF; --headerHeight:50px; --footerbackgroundColor:#000000; --footerTextColor:#918883; }' $highlighting = '<span class="highlighting">Highlighting Raleigh </span>' $location = '<a href="/raleigh-nc/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME">Raleigh (Triangle), NC</a>' $no_header = false $header_title = '<a href="/raleigh-nc/happenings/">News Feed</a>' $header_subtitle = '' $isPR = false $navbar = '<nav class="section" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse"> <div class="section-toggle">Sections <i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div> <ul class="secondary-menu" id="secondary-menu" role="menu" aria-busy="true"> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/raleigh-nc/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Home</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/raleigh-nc/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-OLE" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Events</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/raleigh-nc/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li> <li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/raleigh-nc/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/raleigh-nc/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/raleigh-nc/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">Local Resources</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/raleigh-nc/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="more nosep " id="submenu-more"> <span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu"> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/raleigh-nc/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/raleigh-nc/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/raleigh-nc/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/raleigh-nc/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li> <!-- <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/raleigh-nc/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/raleigh-nc/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/raleigh-nc/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li> --> </ul> </li> </ul> </nav>' $header_custom = '' $breadcrumbs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'title' => 'News Feed', 'slug' => 'happenings' ) ) $row = array( 'title' => 'Back to News Feed', 'slug' => 'happenings' ) $i = (int) 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 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 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 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118