Amy Nofziger

Amy Nofziger, Senior Director of Fraud Victim Support at AARP's Fraud Watch Network, shares her expertise on avoiding holiday season scams. She highlights red flags for online shopping, such as too-good-to-be-true offers and urges consumers to use credit cards for better protection. Nofziger discusses how gift-card tampering works and warns against fake charity solicitations. She also covers the dangers of phishing through fake delivery messages and shares crucial steps to take if someone falls victim to a scam. Stay savvy this holiday season!

Join Amy Nofziger, a certified fraud examiner and director of fraud victim support at AARP, as she dives into the world of scams. She highlights how even the most vigilant can fall victim, sharing cautionary tales like one concertgoer’s ticket mishap. Discover the emotional tactics used by scammers and learn essential tips for safeguarding your information in an increasingly digital landscape. With practical advice on recognizing red flags and managing your financial health, Amy emphasizes that anyone can be proactive against fraud.

Amy Nofziger, Senior Director of Fraud Victim Support at AARP's Fraud Watch Network, shares essential tips to avoid holiday scams. She highlights the dangers of fake online stores and suggests using credit cards for better protection. Learn how gift card theft occurs and the importance of researching charities before donating. Amy warns against phishing scams in fake shipping alerts and provides strategies to identify them. If you fall victim, she advises quick reporting to authorities and financial institutions. Stay safe this holiday season!

In this episode, Amy Nofziger, Director of Victim Support at AARP's Fraud Watch Network, reveals the latest scam tactics targeting individuals across generations. She discusses alarming statistics showing $12 billion lost to scams and emphasizes the importance of critical thinking when engaging with unknown callers. Amy also highlights the rise of utility scams and the need for identity protection. Sharing real stories, she urges the community to report fraud to help protect others and provides essential tips for safeguarding personal and financial information.

Amy Nofziger, AARP senior fraud expert with 20+ years protecting older adults, and Nancy Rommelmann, journalist who lived through her mother’s scams, discuss protecting seniors from evolving fraud. They cover phone and romance scams, crypto “pig butchering,” call blockers, credit freezes, power of attorney, and team-based admin nights to keep loved ones safe.