Rosalie Calarco
Associate State Director, Coastal Region, AARP
Rosalie L. Calarco, a 17-year veteran of constituent services and advocacy under two federal officeholders, is the State Director for its Coastal Region, where she will work with AARP members in diverse populations across age, gen
Nominate your Hometown Hero
Nominate your hometown hero for the 2024 AARP Coastal Community Inspiration Awards, which are presented each year by AARP North Carolina to community organizations or individuals who are doing the most to help our regions’ residents age 50 and over.&
Medicare and Tech Support Scams Are On the Rise
Last month Medicare announced that one of their contractors had been hacked and the personal information of 612,000 Medicare beneficiaries were stolen. The security breach put Social Security numbers, birth dates, driver’s license numbers, health ins
Natural Disasters and Scams
It seems like natural disaster season is never ending these days. With it being the height of hurricane season, now is a good time to remind ourselves that after Mother Nature moves out the criminal scammers tend to move in. Following extreme we
Beware of “Summer Deal” Steals
Summer is officially here which means door-to-door sales crews are too. But buyer beware because what they’re selling isn’t always legit. Be cautious anytime a stranger comes knocking, especially if the visitor is trying to sell you goods or ser
Help Stop Elder Financial Abuse
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Prevention Day and more than 369,000 incidents of financial abuse targeting older adults are reported to authorities in the U.S. each year, causing an estimated $4.8 billion in losses. And those numbers likely understate
Help Stop Summer Season Scams
Summer has finally arrived, but the beginning of beach season inevitably brings weight loss scams with it. Criminals take advantage of the season to offer bogus solutions for losing weight or getting in shape. Here’s how these scams generally wo
When it Comes to Home Repairs or Moving, Make Sure to Shop Around
Spring has sprung and with warmer weather comes home repairs. Unfortunately, shady contractors are out there looking homeowners in the market for spring repairs. Contractor fraud and home improvement scams can cost homeowners thousands of dollar
Keep Your Network Safe From Criminals
Criminals have so many ways to getting in touch with us these days. According to new data from the Federal Trade Commission, the winning entry path in 2022 was the internet. About one fourth of fraud reports indicate the contact method was
Beware of Bank Imposters
Banking has changed quite a bit thanks to the internet. While many people still prefer the brick and mortar experience when dealing with their money, today you can do many of the same functions online and over the phone. Criminals are cashing in on t
Identity Theft Awareness
It’s never a bad time to think about a sobering reality: your personal information has most likely already been stolen. Many entities have our personal information – credit card and bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, and health-related in
AARP Launches Veteran Fraud Center
North Carolina military veterans and active-duty service members are at risk of being targeted by scammers.