AARP Iowa pushes legislators to address gift card scams, Iowa's top consumer fraud for nine years, amid a $150m national loss in 2023.

AARP Iowa is urging lawmakers to address gift card scams during the legislative session. Impostor scams, which often involve payment via gift cards, have been the top consumer fraud scam in Iowa for nine years. Paige Yontz, state advocacy manager for AARP Iowa, explained that scammers play on victims' fears, often involving family members in distress. Gift card scams cost Americans nearly $150 million in 2023.

February 07, 2024
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