Coronavirus Scams
12 Tips from Top Feds to Avoid Fraud During the Pandemic
A dozen federal officials offer advice to outsmart coronavirus scammers
'Sextortion' Scams Spike Amid Stay-at-Home Orders
Authorities see surge in threatening emails seeking money for payment
Crooks Extort Grandparents for Cash Amid Pandemic
Scam starts with sudden plea for money to help imperiled grandchild
Pandemic Brings Drop in Robocalls in May
Billions of calls still got through, so follow these tips to reduce the noise
Stimulus Check Scams
Fake Stimulus Checks Drive Traffic to Used-Car Sale
Federal lawsuit alleges deceptive and illegal tactics
This Is What a Real Treasury Check Looks Like
Secret Service reveals security features to deter fraud
Keep Your Stimulus Payment Out of Scammers’ Hands
AARP’s Fraud Watch Network is on your side during the pandemic
First Fraud Charges Involving Stimulus Loans Filed
Feds allege two men schemed to get relief money earmarked for small businesses
CFPB Director: Beware of Counterfeit Checks
Pandemic doesn't deter criminals hungry for your cash and sensitive data
In the News
How International Fraud Rings Target Older Americans
From phone and email scams to imposter fraud, see how they operate
Older Adults Slower to Adopt Payment Apps
AARP study finds many do not recognize scam risks when using PayPal, Venmo, other platforms
FRAUD RESOURCE CENTER
Learn how to spot and avoid common scams
