AARP: Making it Harder for the Crooks

Seth Boffeli, AARP Fraud Watch Network Senior Advisor, brings us a preview of tonight’s “RURAL AMERICA LIVE with AARP,” which will focus on tips for fighting fraud.

American consumers are under attack every day. No matter your age, income, or where you live, criminals are trying to steal your money day in and day out. These attacks are dangerous and annoying. But you can take steps to make it harder for the crooks and protect your pocketbook.

Seth Boffeli, AARP Fraud Watch Network Senior Advisor, brings us a preview of tonight’s “RURAL AMERICA LIVE with AARP,” which will focus on tips for fighting fraud.

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