AARP North Carolina has teamed up with the North Carolina Attorney General and Secretary of State to release an on-demand video program—the Summer Scam Jam—designed to help North Carolinians of all ages recognize, report, and prevent common summer scams  .

What’s Inside the Summer Scam Jam Video?

Covers frequent summer-themed scams, from fake toll-road and travel giveaways to concert ticket cons and seasonal employment frauds  . Features AARP Fraud Watch volunteers, along with commentary from Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, among other fraud prevention leaders  .

Why This Matters

In 2024, Americans reported $12.5 billion in fraud losses. However, many incidents go unreported—estimated at as many as 44 unreported cases for each documented senior scam  . Highlighted: bitcoin or cryptocurrency demands, warning signs of impostor scams, and red flags like urgent pressure to pay or share personal data  .

Trusted Sources & How to Report

Secretary Marshall recommends verifying charity or business credentials via the official Secretary of State website before donating or engaging  . Attorney General Jackson encourages reporting scams to ncdoj.gov, via the NC DOJ hotline (877‑5‑NO‑SCAM), or calling NC 2‑1‑1, which links callers to the proper resources  .

Take Action: Protect Yourself and Your Community

The video is available for senior centers and community service providers through the North Carolina Association on Aging  . AARP offers free Fraud Watchdog email alerts, access to trained volunteers, and the option to request in-person or virtual fraud prevention workshops 

Final Takeaway

The Summer Scam Jam harnesses state leadership and AARP expertise to offer practical, accessible ways to guard against seasonal scams. Stay informed, stay alert, and help keep your community safer by watching the video and reporting suspicious activity as soon as it appears.

For year‑round updates on fraud prevention tools, visit AARP Fraud Watch Network, and sign up for their free Fraud Watchdog alerts at aarp.org/fraud  .