04-01-26 Jay Haapala, Associate State Director of Community Engagement for AARP Minnesota, talks with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings about Fraud Prevention Month, emerging scams, and how to protect yourself

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings speak with Jay Haapala about AARP’s Fraud Prevention Month and the growing threat of scams and identity theft. He highlights common and emerging scams, including jury duty text scams, job-related fraud, and targeted messages tied to local permits, emphasizing how criminals use urgency and fear to exploit victims. Haapala shares practical tips for protecting personal information and recognizing red flags, while encouraging listeners to stay informed as scams evolve. He also promotes the upcoming Twin Cities Scam Jam event and AARP’s Fraud Watch Network as valuable resources to help individuals safeguard their finances and support others in their communities.

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Select programming from KMOJ's airwaves and community voices. Since first going “on the air” in 1976, KMOJ-89.9-FM continues its legacy as the community-oriented station located in Minneapolis, Minnesota airing a predominantly urban adult contemporary format.

“KMOJ’s Community Viewpoint” is one way the station achieves its mission of engaging, supporting and empowering Communities of Color to elevate the way of life of the people of its community and to challenge social and economic disparities, and the persistent consequences of historic racism.
The station call letters, “KMOJ” were inspired by the Swahili word “UMOJA” which means “Unity.” http://kmojfm.com/