Scams

If you want to shop online from, say, Walmart, go directly to the retailer's website — and watch out for misspellings, which could send you right into the hands of cyberthieves. When you get to the checkout page, look at your browser to make sure the web address starts with “https” and includes a lock icon. You can get more tips on protecting yourself and information on the latest scams from AARP and the Better Business Bureau.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) in the US has launched a handy Scam Tracker that makes it easy for US residents to stay informed about scams that may be occurring in their area. The tracker allows you to click on your state via an interactive map and review a list of common scams. You can then click on items within the list to read more information about a particular scam.

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Learn how check scams work and don’t get caught at www.fakechecks.org. Go also to www.scambusters.com or for information. Beware of any offer that asks for money upfront or for personal information which is a big red flag. Even better… do business with local people to avoid scam attempts.

Scam Adviser is a FREE website allowing people to quickly check a website they are about to buy something from. Allowing online shoppers to find out those facts they really should know before using their credit cards.

Find out if you get an e-mail that could be a scam or an unbelievable tale by going to www.snopes.com, www.museumofhoaxes.com or www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/escams.htm

SEC Investor Alert: Beware of False or Exaggerated Credentials

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In order to attract unsuspecting investors and gain their trust, fraudsters may boast about credentials they do not have. They may fabricate, exaggerate, or hide facts about their backgrounds to portray themselves as successful professionals and to make you believe that the investments they offer are legitimate. Others may repeat these misrepresentations and contribute – perhaps unintentionally – to a fraudster’s false reputation of success and professional accomplishment.

Submit a complaint - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau you can submit a complain

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signing the agreement, ... or you can call at 1-855-411-CFPB in multiple languages

FCC Complaints: gives consumers the opportunity to file informal complaints about problems with

the communications services that the FCC regulates. Complaints can be filed through the FCC’s

Consumer Help Center, which educates consumers about communications issues and guides them through the complaint process.

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Common types of scams and sharing what you know can help protect someone who you know from a scam.

You are the first line of defense when it comes to protecting your financial information from fraud or theft. The Spotting red flags and Protecting your identity handouts from our Your Money, Your Goals financial empowerment toolkit can help you and those you serve be proactive about keeping your information safe.

Protect Yourself From Tax Fraud: Each year, thousands of people lose millions of dollars to tax scams. Scams take many shapes and forms, like phone calls, letters, or emails from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) impersonators. They claim a need to verify your personal information or use threats to bully you into paying a fabricated tax bill. They may even threaten to have you arrested if you do not pay up. Don’t fall victim to these tactics. Keep the following tips in mind:

The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information.
Contact the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration to report a phone scam at 1-800-366-4484 or online at the IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting web page.
The IRS will not threaten to bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not payi

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