TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – AARP Kansas hosted a free Shred Event on April 4 in light of Fraud Prevention Month.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers in Kansas reported $57.6 million in fraud losses in 2024. Those scams commonly involved impostors and identity theft.
AARP is taking steps to prevent scams and identity theft. Recently, Gov. Laura Kelly issued a proclamation recognizing April as Fraud Prevention Month and the importance of protecting the information of Kansans.
Saturday’s Shred Event allowed the community to drop off documents for shredding, ensuring their personal information does not end up in the wrong hands.
AARP Kansas invites the public to stay up to date on the latest scams with their free biweekly text alerts. Text “FWN” to 50757 for scam updates.
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HOW TO SPOT A “RED FLAG” (THE BEHAVIORAL AUDIT)
Keep an eye out for these behavioral shifts in your staff:
Refusal to take leave: Afraid someone will find their “adjustments.”
Unexplained wealth: Buying luxury items that don’t match their known salary.
Working odd hours: Preferring to work alone late at night when no one is watching the system.
“Gatekeeper” behavior: Becoming overly defensive or angry when someone asks to see their records.