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Home Scams

Scams

Scams are fraudulent schemes performed by a dishonest individual, group, or company in an attempt obtain money or something else of value. Scams traditionally resided in confidence tricks, where an individual would misrepresent themselves as someone with skill or authority, i.e. a doctor, lawyer, investor.

legitmate websites - current scams.com

Legitimate Websites?

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Unscrupulous companies create websites that look just like legitimate websites that provide information on finding a job, joining the military, or getting government benefits...
stimulus payment stolen - current scams

Stimulus Payment Stolen by an ID Thief?

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Was your stimulus payment stolen by an ID Thief? If so, you can report the theft to the FTC and the IRS all at...
instagram sweepstakes scam - current scams

Sweepstakes Scam

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The Sweepstakes Scam has evolved onto the many platforms. The platform is where influencers can make money by promoting products and services of sponsored...
know your retailer - current scams

Know your Retailer and your Rights when Shopping Online

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It's important to know your retailer and your rights when shopping online. COVID allowed scammers to double down on some of the worst...
grandparent scam - current scams

Grandparent Scam

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The Grandparent scam typically works something like this: You get a call from someone posing as your grandchild. The scammer explains, in a frantic voice,...
covid-19 vaccination verification - current scams

Covid-19 Vaccine Verification Status

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Some states, private companies, universities and colleges are creating their own covid-19 vaccine verification products and services. These include apps and digital passports or...
contact tracing - current scams

Contact Tracing of COVID-19 Patients – Text Message Scam

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Contact tracing plays a vital role in helping to stop the spread of COVID-19 and by now, you’re probably pretty much aware what contact...
rental property scam - current scams

Rental Property Scam

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How to identify a rental property scam  The opportunity is too good to be true A rental property scam may start out where the rent may...
home improvement scam - current scams

Home Improvement Scam

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The home improvement scam starts when contractors show up on your doorstep uninvited. They say that they just happened to be doing some work...
Current Scams - Fake Antivirus

Fake Antivirus Software (aka ‘Scareware’) Scam

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Fake antivirus software ads and pop-ups try to get you to believe that your computer is infected with a virus and that you can...