The Daily — The Biggest Scam Stories of 2017 and What We Learned

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Thursday, January 11, 2018 YOUR UPDATE Get Your Member Benefits on the Go! Check Out the Free AARP Now App for the News, Events, Deals and Benefits That Matter 1 Each year Americans lose between $257 billion and $337 billion to con artists. The AARP Fraud Watch Network looks back at some of the biggest scam stories of 2017 — and what we learned. 2 Maybe people who suffer from aviophobia can breathe a bit easier, knowing 2017 was the safest year in commercial aviation history — with zero fatal accidents on passenger jet flights around the world. 3 A bill that requires the federal government to develop a strategy to support the 40 million Americans who care for a loved one is on its way to the president's desk after passing the Senate on Monday. 4 When it comes to taking care of our heart health, there's no time like the present. Check out three things you can do to help your heart — starting today. BRANDAMP BY AARP 5 If you're looking for a new gig, and it's been a while since you were last on the job market, you might want to check out these six tips for bringing your résumé up to date for the digital age. 6 This will probably come as no surprise, but some New Year's resolutions are more realistic than others. So why not make resolutions with a better shot at success? Learn how here. 7 Long-term care facilities lag behind hospitals in vaccination rates for staff — something a majority of people older than 50 say needs to change, according to a recent poll. 8 Want a job with more flexible hours? Make part time work for you! Register today for AARP's Online Career Fair, which takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 25. 9 Do you own a pet? Tell us what kind of animal you have and how it enriches your life. Join the conversation in the Online Community.

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