AARP Nebraska today announced that the AARP Fraud Watch Network has launched an online Scam-Tracking Map, allowing Nebraska consumers to report instances of fraud and share the information with others in their community who may become targeted. The free interactive tool also includes alerts from law enforcement and other public agencies.
The AARP Fraud Watch Network is encouraging those who have been targeted or victimized by a scam to visit the map web page powered by Google Maps, where they can easily post a brief description of the scam. The scam-tracking map, www.aarp.org/fraudmap, allows users with one click to view current scam alerts posted by residents of their own community.
Users also may search for different types of scams via a keyword search. A pull-down menu displays the latest police and public safety notices, state by state. In 2015 Nebraska residents registered 7,648 complaints about identity theft with the Federal Trade Commission.
“Scammers have shown that they are highly adept at developing creative identity theft schemes, imposter scams and other types of fraud,” said Devorah Lanner, communications director for AARP Nebraska. “The scam-tracking map is another tool to help Nebraskans recognize and combat fraud – whether it happens online and by email, telephone or a knock at your door.”
The AARP Fraud Watch Network was launched in 2014 as a free resource for people of all ages. The website, www.aarp.org/FraudWatchNetwork