Fraud continues to threaten families across the country, and here in Arkansas, the impact is real.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers in Arkansas reported $65.8M stolen by fraud in the first three quarters of 2025, with imposters scams far and away the most prevalent.
In response, AARP is taking action this April during Fraud Prevention Month, bringing free in-person and virtual events, workshops, and fraud-prevention resources directly to communities across Arkansas.
Free Local Events in Arkansas
Coffee & Conversations about Fighting Fraud
Enjoy coffee and pastries while discussing recent fraud schemes. Participants will receive practical advice on effectively safeguarding themselves.
Date: Tuesday, April 14
Time: 10-11 a.m.
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Scam Jam in the Delta – West Memphis
Join us for an evening of dinner, music, and discussion about scams and fraud affecting…
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This category refers to crimes committed by employees or insiders against their own organizations. It is often the most damaging because the perpetrator has authorized access to systems.
- Asset Misappropriation: The most common form, involving the theft of company resources. This ranges from simple “skimming” (taking cash before it’s recorded) to complex schemes involving the theft of inventory or intellectual property.
- Payroll Fraud: Employees may create “ghost employees” on the system, falsify their own timesheets to claim unworked overtime, or divert salary payments to their own accounts.
- Financial Statement Fraud: Management deliberately misrepresents the company’s financial health by inflating revenue or hiding liabilities to attract investors or meet performance bonuses.