AARP Minnesota advocates at the state, federal, and local levels to improve consumer protections and enforce laws. If you've been targeted by scams or fraud, you are not alone.| Minnesota
Helping connect Minnesotans to resources that help them save money and live their best life| Minnesota
Since 1935, Social Security has helped older Americans live and retire with dignity, supported people with disabilities, and provided vital income to families after the loss of a loved one. It’s a promise earned through a lifetime of hard work—and it has stood the test of time, weathering economic downturns, political shifts, and demographic change.| Sahan Journal
A fast-growing fraud industry steals billions of dollars from U.S. consumers every year, with older adults often being hit the hardest. In the first three quarters of 2024, the Federal Trade Commission received more than 22,000 fraud reports from Minnesota consumers, with losses totaling nearly $103 million.| Sahan Journal
Minnesotans who have been defrauded now have a stronger path to financial recovery, thanks to a groundbreaking bipartisan law championed by AARP Minnesota. In 2025, the state enacted the Consumer Fraud Restitution Fund, the first of its kind in the nation, with overwhelming support from both sides of the aisle.| Sahan Journal
AARP's Fraud Watch Network helps you to spot and fight scams. Find out more information about the resources we have to help you stay safe from fraud.| AARP