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“Last year, New Mexicans lost over 38-million dollars to fraud. And, the most-common scam in the state is the ‘imposter scam’—where someone pretends to be someone else to get your personal information. To help fight this type of fraud, ‘A-A-R-P New Mexico’ offers these tips: First, be suspicious of anyone who suddenly contacts you and wants to chat—especially if they suggest a new place to talk online. Next, never share personal information over the phone—or by e-mail—if you didn’t initiate the contact. It’s also a scam when someone you haven’t met in person asks you to send them money—often in the form of prepaid gift-cards or cryptocurrency. Finally, be vigilant about potential ‘romance scammers’ who profess a deep love for you very quickly. To learn more and get help, call A-A-R-P’s ‘Fraud-Watch Network’, at 1-877-908-3360—or visit ‘a-a-r-p’-dot-org-slash-‘fraud’.”
