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Share What You Know. Stop Scams.

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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Common Types of Scams

Identity Theft

Identity Theft

Your information is valuable. To you–and other people.

Unwanted Calls

Unwanted Calls

Your information is valuable. To you–and other people.

Imposter Scams

Imposter Scams

Someone calls to ask for money. Are they who they say they are?

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Tech Support Scams

Tech Support Scams

Online Dating Scams

Online Dating Scams

IRS Imposter Scams

IRS Imposter Scams

Grandkid Scams

Grandkid Scams

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Health Care Scams

Health Care Scams

You have a Medicare card, but a caller says you need a new one.

"You've Won" Scams

"You've Won" Scams

You won a prize! But you can't get it until you send money.

Home Repair Scams

Home Repair Scams

Someone offers to repair your home. Cheap. For cash now.

Money Mule Scams

Money Mule Scams

Your information is valuable. To you–and other people.

Work-at-Home Scams

Work-at-Home Scams

Your information is valuable. To you–and other people.

Charity Fraud

Charity Fraud

Someone asks you to donate money to a charity. Today.

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Materials to Pass On

Download resources and order free materials, including: Articles, PowerPoints, Bookmarks and Activity Sheets.

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Please Report Scams

If you spot a scam, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission.

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File a Report

Call

1-877-FTC-HELP
(1-877-382-4357)

TTY

1-866-653-4261

Your complaint can help protect other people. By filing a complaint, you can help the FTC's investigators identify scammers and stop them before they can get someone’s hard-earned money. It really makes a difference.