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Fraud & Consumer Protection

Fraud Consumer Protection

Fraud & Consumer Protection

Fraud and consumer protection requires identifying susceptibilities and educating individuals, businesses, and policymakers about their roles in addressing these issues.

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Survey of U.S Consumers on Gift Card Scams

Explores the incidence of gift card scams among adults ages 18 and older.

Date: September 9, 2022

Working Collaboratively with Retailers to Fight Gift Card Fraud

Soaring sales of gift cards have been matched with an increase in gift card fraud.

Date: June 8, 2022

Study examined differences between investment fraud victims and general investor population.

Study examined differences between investment fraud victims and general investor population.

Date: February 16, 2017

State Biosimilar Substitution Laws Could Reduce Consumer Access and Savings

Biological products, or biologics, include a wide range of products such as vaccines, blood and blood components, and more.

Date: October 26, 2022

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