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MICHELLE SINGLETARY TALKS TAX SCAMS ON NEW PODCAST EPISODE. Tax scams spike during filing season, with scammers using AI, fake IRS calls and refund delays to target taxpayers. Michelle Singletary shares practical tips to protect yourself this tax season. The Perfect Scam is a project of the AARP Fraud Watch Network, which equips consumers like you with the knowledge to give you power over scams.

FIGHT FRAUD AND PROTECT YOUR FINANCES. This April, AARP is hosting free in-person and virtual events to help protect families and neighbors from this onslaught of fraud — and we’re doing it where it matters most: in the communities we serve. At these events, you'll be able to, among other things, learn the latest scam tactics, get free resources and connect with trained volunteer fraud fighters. Many sites will also offer free, safe document shredding to help prevent identity theft.

PLAN YOUR BUCKET LIST TRIP TO THE AFRICAN CONTINENT! For a lot of us, a safari is a must-experience item in this unforgettable itinerary.  Whether it’s at Kenya’s scenic lakes, Tanzania’s seemingly endless plains or South Africa’s premier reserves, here’s how to go on a safari in three of the continent’s most sought-after destinations. Find tips to make your African safari accessible and surprisingly budget-friendly. Most game viewing happens from the comfort of a vehicle, allowing you to spot the Big Five — lions, elephants, rhinoceroses, buffalo and leopards — without long hikes or physical strain. 

DO YOUR ALLERGIES SEEM TO BE GETTING WORSE? It’s not all in your head. About a quarter of U.S. adults suffer from seasonal allergies, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And interestingly, the burden is more likely to fall on older adults. It’s also possible for allergy symptoms to worsen as you age, due to changes in the immune system, says Dr. Margaret Kuder, an allergist at the Cleveland Clinic. Here are six tips recommended by allergists.