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Chances are good that someone you know has been scammed. They may not talk about it, but the statistics do.
The truth is that sharing what you know can help protect someone who you know from a scam.
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Your information is valuable. To you–and other people.
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You get a lot of unwanted calls. Many are from scammers.
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Impersonator Scams
Someone calls to ask for money. Are they who they say they are?
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You have a Medicare card, but a caller says you need a new one.
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You won a prize! But you can't get it until you send money.
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Someone offers to repair your home. Cheap. For cash now.
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An ad promises quick and easy money. Guaranteed. No risk.
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Ads promise big money working from home. For a fee.
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Someone asks you to donate money to a charity. Today.
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Can you spot an investment scam on social media?
Can you spot an investment scam if it comes from an actual friend’s page on social media? If someone you know is suddenly posting bank account screenshots, claiming they can teach you to make money quickly with little to no risk, it’s likely an investment scam. Keep scrolling to learn how to recognize the signs.
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Think that text message is from USPS? It could be a scam
Have you ever gotten a text message about a package coming via the United States Postal Service? Maybe it confirmed your order, said a package is out for delivery, or said there’s a problem like unpaid postage, a missed delivery, or you need to update your shipping preferences. That text message will say to click a link to learn more or fix the problem. But there’s a good chance that text message that says it’s from USPS (or FedEx…or DHL…) is really from a scammer.
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Is that unexpected text a scam?
Did you know that people almost always open text messages? In a new Data Spotlight about the big jump in reported fraud losses involving text scams, the FTC notes a study finding open rates can be as high as 98%. Those are really good odds for a scammer. And when scammers get you to respond to their messages, they’re cashing in. Here’s how you can increase your chances of keeping your money safe.
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Getting the word out about FTC imposter scams
Using old tactics and new twists, scammers are impersonating government agencies, including the FTC, to try to steal people’s personal information and money. The FTC is committed to combatting these imposter scams, and there’s encouraging news these efforts are making a difference to American consumers.