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DES MOINES, Iowa — The 2026 Stop the Scammers Tour—a joint initiative of the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office, and AARP Iowa—officially concluded in June after hosting 20 free educational events across the.

Des Moines, Iowa – Fraud costs Medicare an estimated $60 billion per year. It costs Medicare beneficiaries time, stress, their medical identities, and potentially their health. It costs families, friends, and caregivers worry and valuable time when helping their loved ones.

State leaders discuss the top scams impacting Iowans in the digital age The third annual Stop the Scammers statewide fraud education campaign kicked off today in West Des Moines. The 20-stop campaign, hosted by the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services, in.

As Iowans plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this weekend, the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services is warning consumers to be on guard against romance scams and so-called “relationship investment scams,” a fast-growing form of fraud that blends emotional.

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird hears frequently from Iowans that they often find it difficult to cancel unwanted or unused subscriptions. These could be anything from online streaming services to regularly delivered dog food. Subscriptions may be marketed as free.

Every fall, Medicare beneficiaries have an opportunity to review and change their Prescription Drug Plan or Medicare Advantage Plan during the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) from October 15 to December 7. Medicare Prescription Drug Plan and Medicare Advantage Plan costs,.

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird is cautioning Iowans to be wary of scammers posing as potential employers. In one of these scams, you may receive a job offer via text or email describing a job that allows you to work from.