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Once, Twice, Three Times a Fraud Victim
AARP report explores chronic victimization — and ways to fight it
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Fraudcast: Impostor Scams
Date: March 18, 2021
Time: 7:00pm ET & 7:00pm PT
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6 Things to Know About Fake Unemployment Websites
Beware unsolicited texts or emails encouraging you to apply for jobless benefits online
5 Easy Ways to Protect Your Privacy, Devices
The internet may be looking at, listening to your online activities
Social Security Impostor Complaints Shatter Record
More than 700,000 victims report being hit up by phony government officials
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
Don't Flaunt Your COVID-19 Vaccine Card on Facebook
Revealing sensitive personal data on social media can trigger identity theft
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
COVID-19 Vaccine Scams Rise Amid Nationwide Rollout
Fraudsters prey on people eager for hard-to-get coronavirus vaccinations
Stimulus Check Scams
This Is What a Real Treasury Check Looks Like
Secret Service reveals security features to deter fraud
Fake Stimulus Checks Drive Traffic to Used-Car Sale
Federal lawsuit alleges deceptive and illegal tactics