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Americans Bombarded with Robocalls from Impostors
Crooks posing as Amazon illicit millions of calls a month, estimate says
The Definitive Guide to Reducing Robocalls
Follow these steps to cut back on calls everybody loves to hate
Top Official Shares How to Recognize Job Scams
Attorney General Phil Weiser shares tips to keep you safe when searching for a new job
13 Costco Scams Warehouse Shoppers Should Beware
The real Costco is not behind the pervasive cons that co-opt its name
Gifts Cards Are for Gifts — Not Criminals
AARP survey finds some deceived into buying cards for strangers
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
Fraudsters Hit Program Giving Cash for COVID Funerals
Beware unsolicited calls, emails offering help with FEMA application
Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards Put Public Health at Risk
Authorities warn Twitter, Shopify, eBay to stem online sales of sham records
Beware COVID-19 Frauds and Scams
Nearly 500 charged with crimes during yearlong Justice Department crackdown
10 Red-Hot COVID Scams Vexing Older Americans
Frauds have evolved, so watch out for latest threats to your wallet
Pandemic Proves to Be Fertile Ground for Identity Thieves
Number of identity theft cases more than doubled in 2020 from 2019, FTC report finds
Stimulus Check Scams
Fake Stimulus Checks Drive Traffic to Used-Car Sale
Federal lawsuit alleges deceptive and illegal tactics
