Fraud Alerts

January 24, 2020: Crooks Target Seniors with Blessing Scams

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Seniors with deep religious or spiritual beliefs, particularly those in immigrant communities, should be aware of a hoax that exploits those ideas and can result in the loss of cash and valuables. Read More...

November 8, 2019: ‘Juice Jacking’ Criminals Use Public USB Chargers to Steal Data

En Español

Travelers should avoid using public USB power charging stations in airports, hotels and other locations because they may contain dangerous malware. Read More...

October 25, 2019: Unwanted Calls on Landlines Can Lead to Scams

En Español

A home phone ringing off the hook can be hard to ignore, but answering it could lead to trouble. Read More...

October 11, 2019: Criminals Use Medicare Scam to Steal Seniors’ Information

En Español

Seniors should beware of criminals pretending to represent Medicare to gain personal information. Read More...

September 27, 2019: Don’t Be Fooled by Caller ID Spoofing Scam

En Español

Don’t believe everything you read, even on your phone’s caller ID. Read More...

September 13, 2019: Victims Pay the Price in Work-at-Home Scam

En Español

The costs of working from the comfort of your own home may be higher than you know. Read More...

August 23, 2019: Scammers Use Robocalls to Steal Personal Information

En Español

If you answer the phone and hear a recorded message, it’s probably an illegal robocall. Read More...

August 9, 2019: Odometer Rollback Scam Takes Consumers for a Ride

En Español

People in the market for used vehicles should make sure they get what they pay for. Read More...

July 26, 2019: Scammers Can Tug at an Animal Lover’s Heart and Wallet

En Español

The image of a sad puppy in a cage at a shelter will inspire many animal lovers to donate money to rescue organizations, but scammers may be preying on their compassion. Read More...

July 12, 2019: Criminals Promise Outrageous Profit in Bitcoin Investment Scam

En Español

Investors should beware of bitcoin peddlers who offer big discounts and guarantee huge returns. Read More...

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