As Grandparents Day approaches and families gear up for a new school year, scammers are finding new ways to target both older adults and younger generations. Join AARP for a special Fraud Talk Tuesday focused on protecting children, grandchildren, and family members from today's most common scams.

From social media and online gaming scams to fake scholarship offers, phishing messages, and identity theft, this timely discussion will explore the risks facing young people in our increasingly digital world. You'll learn practical steps grandparents, parents, and caregivers can take to recognize warning signs, start important conversations, and help children build safe online habits.

Whether you're raising grandchildren, staying connected with family members online, or simply want to better understand the scams targeting younger generations, this webinar will provide valuable tools and resources to help safeguard your loved ones.

What You'll Learn:

  • Common scams targeting children, teens, and young adults
  • Risks associated with social media, online gaming, and mobile apps
  • How scammers use AI, phishing, and impersonation tactics to deceive families
  • Steps to protect personal information and prevent identity theft
  • Tips for having age-appropriate conversations about fraud and online safety

Take 30 minutes to help protect the next generation from fraud and scams by joining this webinar. 

Knowledge is one of the greatest gifts you can share with your family. Join us and learn how to keep your loved ones safe.

How to Join

Sign in to your AARP.org account or create a free non-member account to register for events. AARP membership is not required.

 

 

DETAILS

WHEN:

September 8, 2026
12:00 PM-12:30 PM ET
Viewing in Eastern TimeAdjust

WHERE:

Zoom

MA

HOST:

AARP Massachusetts

maaarp@aarp.org

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September 8, 2026 12:29 PM ET

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