Michelle Tabler, Alaska Regional Manager for the Better Business Bureau Northwest talks about scams that target seniors, including medical scams, medical device scams, counterfeit prescription drugs scams, charity scams, fake win notice scams, the grandparent scam, the Microsoft scam, the IRS or Jury Duty Scam, and internet fraud. She also talks about the BBBs new…
Forum@360: Alaska Politics and Public Policy – Clive Thomas #401
From the state’s geography and demographics to its reliance on the oil and gas industry, Alaska is a unique state with many political contradictions. State politics have changed dramatically over the past few decades, and Clive Thomas has spent decades studying that arc. Thomas was a long-time political science faculty member at the University of…
AARP Alaska #707: How to Avoid Identity Theft
Michelle Tabler, Alaska Regional Manager for the Better Business Bureau Northwest discusses identity theft: What the thieves look for and what they can do with the information they steal. She also defines Phishing, Vishing and Smishing, which are new methods by which criminals try to fraudulently obtain personal information. Ms. Tabler also talks about how…
AARP Alaska #706: Inside a check fraud ring in Alaska
Don Krohn, Security Officer for First National Bank Alaska discusses check fraud and why it is on the rise – even in Alaska. In the program, images of checks that were “washed” are shown and Mr. Krohn discusses what individuals can do to avoid having their checks altered or “washed” by fraudsters. He details how…
AARP Alaska #705: How the banking industry spots fraud and passwords you should not use
Don Krohn, Security Officer for First National Bank Alaska shares his insight as a former white collar investigator who now not only understands the banking industry but trains banking employees on how to spot fraud. Mr. Krohn discusses the pattern of mailbox thieves as well as best practices to ensure security for anyone who owns…
AARP Alaska #704: How to be prepared in the Alaska wilderness: An EMT’s perspective
Mike Motti, EMT, Instructor for Wilderness Medical Associates talks about the importance of preparation and prevention for those who want to explore Alaska. During the program Mr. Motti demonstrates what he considers to be critical gear for anyone who is planning a wilderness trip. He also demonstrates gear needed for snow adventures, including an avalanche…