“Affordability concerns are pushing New Jerseyans to the brink,” New Jersey’s AARP state Director Chris Widelo said. The Stay NJ program has helped urge many older adults to stay in the northern state. However, of those who have considered moving, 67% say that the cost of living is a factor. Receiving a rebate check from the state has helped offset some of those costs. But now, fraud experts are warning residents that criminals may already be targeting those checks.
As paper checks tied to property tax relief programs arrive in mailboxes across the state, retirees are reporting growing concerns about stolen mail, altered checks, and identity-related scams. Officials are now urging retirees to watch carefully for stay NJ payment fraud and take extra precautions when checking mail or depositing benefit checks. Here’s what you need to know.
