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1 R Special Advertising Section | Sunday, October 24, 2021 5 Tip-Offs to Rip-Offs The Top-5 Robocall Scams Targeting Seattle Area Phone Lines The barrage of automated telephone solicitations or “robocalls” we get on our home and mobile phones seems to be never-ending. In fact, robocalls coming into the U.S. have more than doubled to nearly 50 billion calls a year. To make matters worse, experts estimate that up to half of these calls may be attempts to defraud consumers. To help consumers better spot and stop emerging robocall scams, AARP is partnering with the State Attorney General’s Office, BECU and Nomorobo to provide real-time access to the top calls flooding Seattle area phone lines. Visit aarp.org/TipOffs for early warning reports on actual calls making the rounds in your community. You’ll have an opportunity to listen to each call and better familiarize yourself with the scammers’ latest pitches before they have a chance to dial your number. Be sure to visit aarp.org/TipOffs often as we’ll be regularly updating the material! Fraud Prevention Presented by: