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Read our latest Fraud Alert to learn about how to protect yourself from scams that are surfacing.

Beware of charity scams following Hurricane Idalia and wildfires in Maui

September 5, 2023
Whether via Instagram direct messaging, Facebook Messenger, or Twitter “DMs,” scammers often seek to capture a victim’s sensitive information through these avenues because they allow private, one-on-one conversations.
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IRS warns taxpayers of mail scam

August 1, 2023
Whether via Instagram direct messaging, Facebook Messenger, or Twitter “DMs,” scammers often seek to capture a victim’s sensitive information through these avenues because they allow private, one-on-one conversations.
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Check fraud is on the rise

July 4, 2023
Whether via Instagram direct messaging, Facebook Messenger, or Twitter “DMs,” scammers often seek to capture a victim’s sensitive information through these avenues because they allow private, one-on-one conversations.
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Be wary of quick cash for “ugly” houses

June 1, 2023
Whether via Instagram direct messaging, Facebook Messenger, or Twitter “DMs,” scammers often seek to capture a victim’s sensitive information through these avenues because they allow private, one-on-one conversations.
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Is that really your friend messaging you online?

May 2, 2023
Whether via Instagram direct messaging, Facebook Messenger, or Twitter “DMs,” scammers often seek to capture a victim’s sensitive information through these avenues because they allow private, one-on-one conversations.
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Don’t let timeshares turn your vacation into a nightmare

March 31, 2023
Whether via Instagram direct messaging, Facebook Messenger, or Twitter “DMs,” scammers often seek to capture a victim’s sensitive information through these avenues because they allow private, one-on-one conversations.
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Let’s all speak up about fraud

February 28, 2023
Whether via Instagram direct messaging, Facebook Messenger, or Twitter “DMs,” scammers often seek to capture a victim’s sensitive information through these avenues because they allow private, one-on-one conversations.
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What are dating sites doing to protect users this Valentine’s Day?

February 1, 2023
Whether via Instagram direct messaging, Facebook Messenger, or Twitter “DMs,” scammers often seek to capture a victim’s sensitive information through these avenues because they allow private, one-on-one conversations.
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Ten New Year’s resolutions to fight fraud

December 29, 2022
Whether via Instagram direct messaging, Facebook Messenger, or Twitter “DMs,” scammers often seek to capture a victim’s sensitive information through these avenues because they allow private, one-on-one conversations.
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Don’t let fraud ruin your holidays

December 1, 2022
Whether via Instagram direct messaging, Facebook Messenger, or Twitter “DMs,” scammers often seek to capture a victim’s sensitive information through these avenues because they allow private, one-on-one conversations.
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LATEST FRAUD ALERTS

Beware of charity scams following Hurricane Idalia and wildfires in Maui

September 5, 2023
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