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Searching for in-language information on how to avoid COVID-19 scams and other types of fraud? Check out ftc.gov/languages, the FTC’s one-stop resource for consumer education in Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and other languages.

At ftc.gov/languages you can explore blogs, articles, and publications that highlight some key frauds and scams : from learning how to spot government imposters to avoiding tech support scams, from recognizing phishing scams to the 10 things you can do to avoid fraud, and more! Ftc.gov/languages also links to the latest COVID-19 related scam information so you can keep up to date.

Download, link, or share all the information at ftc.gov/languages with your friends, family and community. You can also order a selection of In-language publications for free at ftc.gov/bulkorder.

Looking for information in Spanish? Visit consumidor.ftc.gov and ftc.gov/coronavirus/es.

And remember, if you spot fraud or a scam, the FTC wants to know. Report it to Reportfraud.ftc.gov (or, in Spanish, Reportefraude.ftc.gov).

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The purpose of this blog and its comments section is to inform readers about Federal Trade Commission activity, and share information to help them avoid, report, and recover from fraud, scams, and bad business practices. Your thoughts, ideas, and concerns are welcome, and we encourage comments. But keep in mind, this is a moderated blog. We review all comments before they are posted, and we won’t post comments that don’t comply with our commenting policy. We expect commenters to treat each other and the blog writers with respect.

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sheeen
December 03, 2020
When I forward my fraud letter to your recommended address: Reportfraud.ftc.gov, this is the response I get: There was a problem!The recipient info doesn't seem quite right. Please look it over and try again.
FTC Staff
December 07, 2020

In reply to by sheeen

ReportFraud.ftc.gov is a website. It isn't an email address. If you want to report a problem, click on the blue words in this message and you'll go to the website. You can report a problem on the website.

Pixie Dust
December 03, 2020
I'm a fraud advocate & a tough one. So tired of these scammers trying to rip everyone off. Lock your doors & windows. Barricade your doors. Any big ticketed item box destroy. Thank you, for all your hard work. Merry Christmas. Stay safe!!