Coronavirus Scams
'Sextortion' Scams Spike Amid Stay-at-Home Orders
Authorities see surge in threatening emails seeking money
FBI Official Warns of More Scams as Outbreak Persists
During pandemic, opportunistic crooks want your data, cash and help laundering their loot
DOJ Official Chases Crooks Eager to Profit From Pandemic
Brian Benczkowski suspects phony entities will go after stimulus relief money
Reality TV Star Charged With COVID Relief Fraud
Maurice Fayne allegedly bankrolled luxury purchases with dollars meant for small businesses
FTC Says Nearly $6 Million Lost to Coronavirus Fraud
Complaints soared as the pandemic spread across the U.S.
Stimulus Check Scams
Don't Lose Your Stimulus Check To a Mail Thief
Take a look at 10 tips to mail sending and receiving mail safer
First Fraud Charges Involving Stimulus Loans Filed
Feds allege two men schemed to get relief money earmarked for small businesses
This Is What a Real Treasury Check Looks Like
As payments go out, 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
IRS Warns Consumers of Stimulus Scams
Ignore come-ons promising help to get you your payments, tax refunds
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 May Not Recognize Scam Risks When Using Paypal, Venmo
AARP study finds users across age groups may not recognize scam risks when using PayPal, Venmo, other platforms
FRAUD RESOURCE CENTER
Learn how to spot and avoid common scams
