Episode

Bonus: AARP's Guide to Avoiding Holiday Scams

Podcast: The Perfect Scam
Published: Dec 12, 2025
Duration seconds: 1754
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Summary

Amy Nofziger, Sr. Director of Victim Support for the AARP Fraud Watch Network™, stops by The Perfect Scam to discuss some new variations on old scams and the tactics criminals are using to exploit our vulnerabilities during this busy time of year. Learn what you should never do if you receive a mysterious package and why you should always hang on to those little receipts that come with your gift card purchases. Amy also shares the latest AARP research on holiday scams.