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Expert Warns Maui Residents About AI & Crypto Scams ⚠️🤖💰

AARP fraud specialist Doug Shadel will host a free public seminar in Maui to help residents protect themselves from AI-powered and cryptocurrency-related scams.

📍 Event Details
• Date: Feb. 24
• Time: 11:00 AM
• Location: Kaunoa Senior Center, Spreckelsville
• Entry: Free

🧠 What You’ll Learn
• How scammers use AI to impersonate family members 📞
• How crypto kiosks (Bitcoin ATMs) are used to move stolen money
• Why even cautious people can fall victim
• How to identify and shut down scams quickly

AARP Hawaiʻi says scammers increasingly exploit new technologies that look legitimate, especially targeting kūpuna (seniors) who have saved for retirement.

🍽️ Registration
Participants can register and reserve lunch via the AARP Hawaiʻi website, Facebook page, or by calling 877-926-8300.

🔐 Stay informed. Stay protected.

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