Connect with AARP KS at the Aging Untold Expo

AARP Kansas is proud to sponsor the WIBW Aging Untold Expo, bringing together information, resources, and opportunities that empower adults and families across Kansas. Stop by to connect with AARP staff and volunteers, learn about programs and services designed to support healthy aging, caregiving, financial resilience, and livable communities, and discover ways to stay informed, engaged, and active. 

Join us for a series of presentations including:

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – 10 Ways to Avoid Fraud – Dive deep into the world of fraud prevention, with these 10 action items that will help you avoid being the next victim of a scam or fraudulent business practice –

Mark Fetterhoff is a Senior Advisor with AARP Fraud Watch Network. He has worked on education and outreach to older adults for over 15 years. Mark currently works with a crew of dedicated volunteers to address thousands of inquiries each month about fraud, scams and financial exploitation as part of the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline.

12:15 – 12:45 p.m. – Protecting Social Security - This election year, AARP is fighting to get candidates, regardless of party, to offer solutions for protecting our hard-earned Social Security. 

We’ll share some ways you can help ensure that Social Security is top of mind for candidates and elected officials. You, and other voters aged 50+, can have a big impact in this year's election!  

Presented by Kim Brown – AARP Volunteer and financial expert

1:00 – 1:45 p.m. – Understanding Cryptocurrency and the New Kansas Law Designed to Protect You from Scams – Learn about cryptocurrency and how scammers are using crypto to get to your hard-earned money. Hear from the Kansas Insurance Department and Kansas Office of the State    Bank Commissioner about how you can protect yourself against these increasingly common scams. 

Presented by Megan Lynn, AARP Kansas, Guests include John Eichkorn – Kansas Insurance Department & Jim Payne, Deputy Bank Commissioner.