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Evaluating 98 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many people expressed dissatisfaction with the pricing of various services and products, often finding them more expensive than alternatives. Customers also frequently reported issues with their subscriptions, including unexpected renewals and difficulties managing their membership. Reviewers consistently highlighted poor customer service, noting unhelpful interactions and challenges in reaching representatives to resolve problems. Many people also felt that the overall service provided by the company was inadequate, with some mentioning a lack of support and a general feeling of being disregarded.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The only reason to be an AARP member was for cheap Hartford car insurance. They more than double the price after a year. Any travel discounts can be acquired through so many other services like Google... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AARP Rewards Program is a SCAM! Any attempt to redeem Rewards Points FAILS, with the following cryptic message: "! Unable to process redemption request" Been this way over a year, despite ama... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I went with aarp plan D this year. Am stunned they require so many pre-auth and then seem to automatically deny them. I have not figured out how to learn the quantity of meds that may be more cost eff... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

“Discounts promised, not honored — seniors deserve better.” “Coupon denied, no help from support, pushed to Hartford instead.” “Membership benefits misleading — not worth the hassle.” “AARP... See more


Company details

  1. Association or Organization
  2. Non-Profit Organization

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AARP was founded in 1958 by Ethel Percy Andrus and Leonard Davis.


Contact info

  • E NW St, 20049, Washington, United States

  • aarp.org

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I haven't joined AARP in 4 years

I haven't joined AARP in 4 years. I have requested no emails or mailings be sent to me. I needed help with a UHC reimbursement issue and I got ZERO help from AARP, although, they have an association with UHC and brag that they will assist you with any issue...that is a farce
Stay away from AARP, they do nothing for you.

December 1, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lack of honesty and support with…

Lack of honesty and support with Rewards Program. Items provided are out of service or cannot be used. Had to speak with three people (the 2nd hung up on me) to find out that points earned over a long period of time cannot be given back when the Rewards Program doesn't work. Hell!! I asked for points back not money!! Very disappointed with the lack of help to remedy my concern. Also found out that many local restaurants and services don't support the AARP card and give discounts as they state. AARP demonstrates the lack of integrity dealing with the public. The only thing worthwhile is the magazine, and I found out that my local library carries it!! What do I need the membership for. I will be cancelling my membership.

March 10, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed with the Fraud Alert…

Very disappointed with the Fraud Alert helpline. I spoke with a gentleman on March 6th. 2026 about a scam we suffered and I was told it was not their department. I wished to inform and warn about a grift, not that I needed any specific help. An off-putting experience.

March 6, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

AARP talks a good game, but…..

AARP talks a good game, but I have yet to have consistent month delivery. First off, never got the magazine, only the bulletin when I did get it. After two calls I did receive the magazine, but maybe every 3 months do I get anything. I feel the magazine/bulletin has some valuable information in it, but let’s get the distribution on track please.

March 3, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I payed for a year of subscription from…

I payed for a year of subscription from AARP and never received any cards . All they did is bombard me with emails and texts. Now they are asking me to donate to help older people. I’m 71 years old. They cheat elderly people and then they expect donations.

February 26, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Auto and Homeowner insurance ripoff

Since the Hartford was associated with AARP, without checking other companies we signed up with them for Auto and Homeowners 10 years ago. Based on a recent unsolicited snail mail add my wife asked me to check costs for company sending mail. Upon doing so the quote I got for the same auto coverage was $130/mo. less than Hartford and ~$300/ year less for Homeowners with more coverage. Why does AARP who supposedly advocates for seniors support a company the I figured has cost me over $14,000 since joining

February 9, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor Customer Service Etiquette

Horrible, horrible customer service. I asked to have my reward ability restored, and they accused me of cheating... I don't understand this at all. The sweepstakes are free to enter via AMOE, and the wording in the e-mail was like I was a criminal! No apology, no kind explanation, and when I asked to cancel my subscription, they did nothing to keep my business! AARP needs to hire AMERICAN Customer Service Reps - this isn't discrimination at this point, the foreign reps just do NOT care!

February 18, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My wife and I were members two…

My wife and I were members two different times in two different states, we never once received a magazine which is promised and when I called about it the second time we were members I was told they would start sending it. We received a newspaper once, I can get the same senior discounts without the AARP card, you're just thieves taking senior citizens money 🤑 This happened in 2016 in Wewoka, Oklahoma I believe and again when we moved to Wichita, Kansas in 2018, but I don't think we were members again until 2019. So I give you a date on the calendar you provided in the review.

February 21, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No respect for anything

this foul, dishonest, privacy invading profiteer has promised to stop sending unsolicited junk mail to this address for years, and years and years and--years. They waste your time taking you information, making promises and all that and then just spam again in a year the environment be DAMNED.

Is disgusting and dangerous. Do not ever sign up for anything with these people. they are nothing but greed, disrespect, and dishonest.

February 20, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Set up your spam filter

Set up your spam filter, you're going to get a lot of it from AARP immediately. Quit after two weeks and deleting what seemed like a hundred emails offering more services.

February 16, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lied to me. Dad’s been gone 3 years

My dad passed away almost three years ago and he is still getting mail from AARP. I called to have him taken off the mailing list and the lady I spoke to tried telling me he was member which he was NOT! Funny thing, how is he a member when no fees have ever been paid???? Talk about a scam and totally disrespectful to the family of those who have passed on. LIED TO ME. STAY AWAY! They don’t care.

February 19, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AARP plan D 2026

I went with aarp plan D this year. Am stunned they require so many pre-auth and then seem to automatically deny them. I have not figured out how to learn the quantity of meds that may be more cost effective but learned wanting to go to 90 days instead of 30 can trigger yet another pre-auth requirement. It is exhausting trying to get needs met, and if i was my provider i would cringe when my patient chose aarp because of the nightmare pre-auths. I read aarp rating went down this year. Maybe due to pre-auth?

February 18, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AARPkeeps on raising quotes each year…

AARP keeps on raising quotes each year for two reasons: each Birthday, and each year, cost of living, so they have doubled my quote, which I find to be insane. I will cancel my policy. Very unethical, they do that to seniors with fixed income!

January 30, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never again will I use AARP for any…

Never again will I use AARP for any type of bookings. It took me hours to get a refund for a double booking error. They refused our refund multiple times. Finally Expedia took care of it.
Worse service I’ve ever experienced.

February 6, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Enough!

I, like so many, are sick of their solicitations. Calling their so called customer service yields the script "It's a third party" Emial "unsubscribe" goes to a BOT. Both yeild you more of their solicitations.

February 5, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AARP is suggesting companies that make it very very tough to cancel if you don’t want service

I’ve been a member of AARP since 2008, and recently got offered a benefit by AARP to subscribe to Purposeful by Kumanu. There was. 7 day trial, and after 5 days I decided it wasn’t for me. It has been near impossible to cancel this subscription. Google how to cancel Purposeful and it says go to account settings and choose cancel- but that option doesn’t exist. 2ndry suggestion was to send email to support at kumanu dot com, and my decision to cancel is still in limbo until ‘they review my request’.
This smells like AARP is suggesting an app just because they got financial benefit, and don’t care if it’s members get ripped off.
I an starting to question why I pay for this AARP membership- I can find companies to rip me off without paying an annual subscription to AARP for suggestions on companies ghat want to rip me off.

February 6, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Member Website is completely deficient!!

AARP Member Website is completely deficient!!! Six months ago I purchased expensive dental coverage through their website and was just now trying to get ANY specific information now that I need dental services. AARP partners with Delta Dental for dental benefits. However when I logged into AARP websit with my user ID/Password I discovered that AARP provides absolutely Nothing specific to this purchase or dental benefit details specific to my dental coverage!!! I complained to superviser who confirmed that AARP provide NO information regarding this or even provide a link to Delta Dental. Useless!!!!!!

February 3, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AARP needs to drop the Hartford insurance

AARP needs to get companies. For the seniors that subscribe to them. The Hartford for car insurance. Is a joke for seniors. They penalize you for not having a car. Letting car insurance go. That makes no sense at all. I just got another vechile. This year do to my other one. Being dunked last year. They refuse to offer me a policy.

February 2, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Spent an hour and a half with Hartford…

Spent an hour and a half with Hartford agent through AARP only to find out they couldnt write my insurance because the value of my house was too high. A completely unnecessary waste of time, the agent could have said the value was too high at the very beginning of the process

January 29, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A stupid waste of money

A stupid waste of money. Here is a sample answer on one of their, "How to save money" articles. Want to save money on your utilities? Just "dial down" the thermostat! Wowser!!

Want to save money? Don't buy a subscription to this asinine, pointless magazine.

December 22, 2025
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