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Extortion Schemes: How Scammers Impersonate Law Enforcement & What To Do
How to Recover from Identity Theft: 7 Steps to Take
Avoid Imposters Stealing Your Money via eBay Gift Card Scams
Publishers Clearing House Scam Calls: Red Flags of Imposters
Facebook Marketplace Scams Are Everywhere - Here's What You Need To Watch Out For
Scams Relating to Imposters
Received a Text/Email Asking You to Validate Your COVID-19 Status? It's a Scam
Scammers are impersonating government departments in an attempt to steal your information in this new COVID-19 scam.
How to Identify a Fake Email from Your Bank & Protect Yourself
Scammers impersonate well-known banks, such as Citibank and Chase, to trick you into giving up your sensitive information—learn how to beat these scams.
Tinder Code Scam Leads to Monthly Porn Subscriptions
The Tinder safe dating scam tricks users into giving up their credit card info to verify their profiles and leads to auto-enrollment in monthly subscription-based porn sites.
Recognize Fake Bank Reps Calling to Steal Your Information
A call from your bank isn't always legitimate—imposters pretend to represent your bank to steal your information and money.
Red Flags of Advance Fee Scams and How to Beat Them
A promise of a large sum of money in return for a fee should raise some red flags—more often than not, it's a scam.
How the Nigerian Prince Scam Has Evolved & How to Protect Yourself
Arm yourself with information on how this scam works and the red flags to watch out for to protect your bank account from these thieves.
Extortion Schemes: How Scammers Impersonate Law Enforcement & What To Do
Scammers use fear tactics and impersonate law enforcement to trick you into sending them money but armed with the right knowledge, you can beat them.
Red Flags of Fake Credit Union Emails: Prevent Phishing
Scammers have turned their phishing attempts to members or credit unions by sending out fake emails hoping to get their hands on valuable personal data.
Avoid Imposters Stealing Your Money via eBay Gift Card Scams
Don't trust anyone who asks for payment via eBay gift cards, even if they claim they are from a legitimate company or government agency.
Amazon Gift Card Scams: Stay Safe, Never Pay Via Gift Cards
If anyone asks for payment via Amazon gift cards, it's likely a scam, especially if it's someone claiming to be from a government agency.
Guides Relating to Imposters
DEA Impersonators: How to Protect Yourself from "DEA" Phone Scams
If you get a call from a DEA agent requesting payment for a fine, hang up—this is a scam. Knowing the red flags and how these scams work can help keep your money safe.
FBI Impersonators: How to Protect Yourself From an 'FBI' Scam or Fake FBI Agent
Don't always trust someone with a badge—if something seems a little off, take the proper steps to protect yourself.
Is Your Bank Really Contacting You Or Is It a Scam?
The ultimate goal of scams is to steal your money, so it's common for thieves to impersonate your bank or credit union. So, how do you tell who's really contacting you?
How to Report a Scam Website and Why It's Important
With more than 2 million fake websites online, it's important to report any you come across to help the authorities shut them down and protect others from falling for scams.
How to Recover from Identity Theft: 7 Steps to Take
It's estimated that $13 billion is lost each year to identity thieves. Knowing how to recover is important to minimize your losses and get your life back on track.
News Relating to Imposters
Beware of this New Scam Involving A Fake Call from CBP
Sometimes it just safer not to pick up calls from unknown phone numbers.
N.J. Man Pleads Guilty to SIM Swapping Conspiracy Stealing Over $500k From Victims
This case shows just why you need to be aware of SIM swapping and how to protect your cell phone number from criminals like this.
Student Loan Scammers Arrested After Stealing $6.1 Million
After a 3-year long scam, Angela Mirabella and six others have been indicted on several charges, including grand theft.
FBI Warns Fake COVID Vaccine Cards Could Lead to Prison Time
Taking a chance on a fake COVID-19 vaccination card seems like an easy way to get around requirements, but think again before you land yourself in prison.
Nike Teams Up with U.S. Customs to Stop Counterfeiters
Nike is taking a stand against counterfeiters and stopping fake products before they hit U.S. soil.