EPISODE 2: STOP SENIOR SCAMS WITH AARP’S AMY NOFZIGER
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Scammers are getting smarter and increasingly targeting older adults — but you can stay one step ahead. In this episode, we sit down with Amy Nofzigerfrom the AARP Fraud Watch Network, who brings 20+ years of experience helping victims and tracking emerging scams. She breaks down the most common schemes hitting seniors today, how criminals use emotional manipulation and even AI-generated voices, and how you can spot a scam before it happens. You’ll also learn exactly what to do if you or a loved one falls victim, plus the free resources available to help protect your family. This is an essential conversation to share with anyone at risk.
AMY NOFZIGER
Amy Nofziger is the Senior Director of Fraud Victim Support for the AARP Fraud Watch Network, where she leads efforts to help individuals prevent, recognize, and respond to fraud. With more than two decades of experience in fraud prevention and victim support, she oversees a team of fraud specialists along with more than 150 trained volunteers who staff the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline, a nationwide toll-free resource where anyone can report scam concerns and seek fraud prevention guidance. Under her leadership, the helpline responds to more than 100,000 calls each year from scam victims and people looking for trusted information and support.
Amy is widely recognized as a leading voice in the fight against fraud and has been featured in major media outlets including The New York Times, The Today Show, CBS Evening News, Live with Kelly and Mark, The Wall Street Journal, and Good Morning America. She holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology/sociology and a master’s degree with a specialization in leadership.
She is also a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a highly respected credential awarded by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. The designation reflects advanced expertise in fraud prevention, investigation, financial transactions, and law, and is widely regarded as the gold standard in the anti-fraud profession.
