Getting Scammed Is Not Your Fault: AARP Fraud Expert Amy Nofziger on Scam Victims, Shame, and Healing

AARP’s Amy Nofziger outlines why scams keep working, who they really target, and what actually helps people heal.

Amy Nofziger has spent 24 years running AARP's Fraud Watch Network Helpline — and the one thing she wants every victim to know is this: you are not alone, and this is not your fault.

In this episode, Erin and Amy dig into why shame keeps victims silent, why the loneliness epidemic is a scammer's best weapon, why brilliant people fall hardest, and why if your gut felt off — that was your body trying to protect you. If you've been scammed, love someone who has, or just want to understand why these crimes are so devastatingly effective, this episode is for you.

If you or someone you love has been scammed, pick up the phone — the first call is the first step to getting your power back. Call AARP's Fraud Watch Helpline: 1-877-908-3360.

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