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Cybercriminals Stole $1.8 Billion from Older Americans
In 2020, FBI blames last year's scam surge on technology dependence during pandemic
Gifts Cards Are for Gifts — Not Criminals
AARP survey finds some deceived into buying cards for strangers
Clergy Scams: How Impious Impostors Prey on the Faithful
Fraudsters with sob stories cajole worshippers for gift cards — and keep the loot
13 Costco Scams Warehouse Shoppers Should Beware
The real Costco is not behind the pervasive cons that co-opt its name
Crooks Are Hungry for Your Grubhub, Instacart Accounts
AARP-sponsored study on identity fraud spots pandemic-era trend
Tax Scams
Beware of Phony Tax Preparers
This season is a field day for scammers looking to take advantage of you
Protect Yourself from IRS Scam Calls
Beware of scammers mentioning an unpaid tax bill, asking for payment immeadiately
Coronavirus Scams
5 Things to Know About the Latest COVID Vaccine Scam
Feds say post-vaccine survey is fake and prize never arrives
Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards Put Public Health at Risk
Authorities warn Twitter, Shopify, eBay to stem online sales of sham records
Pandemic Proves to Be Fertile Ground for Identity Thieves
Number of identity theft cases more than doubled in 2020 from 2019, FTC report finds
8 Tips to Scam-Proof Your Life During COVID-19
Crooks capitalizing on the crisis want your cash and personal data
Stimulus Check Scams
This Is What a Real Paper Stimulus Check Looks Like
With third round of stimulus payments going out, consumers are warned to beware of scammers
Fake Stimulus Checks Drive Traffic to Used-Car Sale
Federal lawsuit alleges deceptive and illegal tactics
