AARP and Better Business Bureau serving Minnesota & North Dakota are helping protect community members from financial fraud by hosting a free education event, called Scam Jam, for the Duluth area. Older Americans are a favorite target of scam and fraud artists. Among the millions of Americans who lost money to scammers in 2024, older adults lost the most, according to newly released numbers from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). And the losses are astronomical: Minnesotans reported losses totaling $144.6 million in 2024. Scam Jam offers an opportunity to take charge and learn criminal tactics to protect hard-earned savings. Join AARP Minnesota, BBB, and many other local organizations at the Duluth Scam Jam to learn about the latest scams.
WHAT:
Join AARP Minnesota and BBB at the Duluth Scam Jam to learn about the latest scams. Hear from expert speakers discussing the most important steps you can take to protect your money from scammers and visit local organizations and learn about fraud-fighting resources in the mini-expo.
WHO:
AARP Minnesota and BBB
WHEN:
December 2, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT
WHERE:
The Malting Building 2907 Helm Street Duluth, MN 55806
ABOUT AARP:
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest-circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit aarp.org/MN or follow @AARPMN, @AARPMinnesota on social media.
The AARP Fraud Watch Network is a free resource to all. Learn how to proactively spot scams, get guidance from our fraud specialists if you’ve been targeted, and feel more secure knowing that we advocate at the federal, state, and local levels to protect consumers and enforce the law. Visit aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork to learn more or call the AARP fraud helpline at 877-908-3360 to report a scam and talk to one of our trained specialists.
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