Avoiding Scams and Scammers (FDIC)
• Do not open emails from people you don’t know.
• Be careful with links and new website addresses.
• Secure your personal information.
• Stay informed on the latest cyber threats.
• Use Strong Passwords.
• Keep your software up to date and maintain preventative software programs.
• Update the operating systems on your electronic devices.
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Protect Yourself from Scams (SSA)
• Learn what a social security-related scam is.
• Four basic signs of a scam (pretend, problem, pressure, pay).
• Known tactics that scammers use (legally threaten, suspend, personal info or payment, pressure, pay, financially threaten, move your money, demand, direct message)
• Learn about red flags to spot.
• Learn about some ways to spot an imposter page.
• Learn how to avoid a scam (remain calm, hang up/ignore message, protect your money, spread the word, report the scam).
• Learn how to report a scam.
• What to do if you're scammed.
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Spoofing and Phishing (FBI)
• Learn what spoofing is, some examples, and how criminals use it against you.
• Learn what phishing is, some examples, and how people will use it against you.
• Phishing also includes: Vishing, Smishing, and Pharming scams.
• How to protect yourself.
• How to report it.
• Find additional resources about spoofing and phishing.
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Fraud Alerts (OIG)
• Learn what fraud alerts are.
• Learn about COVID-19 scams.
• Learn about fraudulent letters.
• Learn about new fraud alerts.
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Fraud and Scam Basics (CFBP)
Get answers to these questions and more info:
• How can I spot identity theft?
• How do I tell if a debt collector is legitimate or a scam?
• What are some common types of scams?
• What are some classic warning signs of possible fraud and scams?
• Should I share personal information with a debt collector?
• I received an unexpected preapproved offer, or live check loan, in the mail. What happens if I cash or deposit it?
• Am I responsible for unauthorized if my credit cards are lost or stolen?
• What do I do if I've been a victim of identity theft?
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Scams You Need to be Aware of (experian)
• AI (Artificial Intelligence) Powered Scams.
• Student Loan Forgiveness Scams.
• Phone Scams (robocalls, impersonators, apps, QR codes, SIM swapping, one-time password bots, texts).
• Zelle Scams.
• Cryptocurrency Scams.
• Romance Scams.
• Online Purchase Scams.
• Employment Scams.
• Check Fraud.
• How to avoid a scam.
• What to do if you fall victim to a scam.
• Monitoring your credit and identity.
• Learn more about online scams.
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Scams and Your Small Business (FTC)
• Scammer's tactics.
• Protect your business: train your employees, verify invoices and payments, spot tech-realted scams, know who you're dealing with.
• Common scams that target small businesses: fake invoices and unordered merchandise, online listing and advertising scams, business and government impersonation scams, tech support scams, social engineering, phishing, ransomware, business coaching scams, changing online reviews, credit card processing and equipment leasing scams, fake check scams.
• Other questionable practices.
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Other Scams
• Learn about scams and find resources.
• Tax scams.
• Fake check scams.
• Reloadable card scams.
• Computer scams.
• Lottery scams.
• Phishing.
• Additional resources.
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