Fraud Watch Network and Prevention Intern

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin.

AARP’s Community, State and National Affairs (CSN) Group includes Government Relations, Programs, Volunteer Engagement, Community Outreach and Advocacy at the federal, state and local levels. It delivers on AARP’s social mission by educating and engaging people 50-plus and their families, strengthening communities, and championing issues that help give people financial and health security.

Join AARP’s Fraud Watch Network social mission program. You will work directly with the fraud prevention team and learn how you can help protect yourself and others from the epidemic of fraud while gaining a great internship experience. We welcome all majors, whether social work, sociology, communications, cybersecurity, or other. Have fun while being challenged to think and work in new ways about issues related to scams and those affected by them. This remote paid internship has an anticipated start date of Spring 2026 and can continue through the end of the year with the potential for extension.

This is a fully remote position and can be performed from anywhere in the United States and its territories.

• Review consumer submissions to our scam-tracking map and determine which to publish
• Manage a dedicated email account that receives fraud alerts from attorneys general, law enforcement, and federal agencies to add to our scam-tracking map
• Lead and provide support for a wide range of fraud-related projects, presentations and research
• Attend and document regular team and matrix meetings and relevant external events (in-person and hybrid) and document conversations
• Help manage our “digital fraud fighter” volunteers by attending and supporting a monthly videoconference and providing additional program assistance as needed
• Provide support for our social media channels
• Maintain our internal SharePoint page

• Must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college/university rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or post-doctoral students and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship or must have previously graduated from college and enrolled in a continuing education program
• Must be a self-starter and adaptable 
• Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate project needs, and discern work priorities
• Ability to work well with diverse populations, including gender, race, and sexual orientation
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs & Zoom
• Strong verbal/written communication skills 
• Familiarity with and knowledge of multiple social media platforms is a plus

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• Home office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate home environment noise

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly range is $18 for undergraduates, $21 for graduate students, and $28 for Ph.D. candidates. Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.