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

Looking to save on prescription costs? Don’t be a target for counterfeit drug sales

January 1, 2020
Fraud.org has launched a new Action Center to help people spot and avoid counterfeit medications--and to save money by shopping online safely
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Protect yourself from the five most common Google Play gift card scams this holiday season

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November 25, 2019
We have received an increase in complaints about scams involving payment via gift cards--specifically, Google Play gift cards
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Scammers ruining travel plans by stealing victims’ frequent flyer miles

November 1, 2019
With trillions of frequent flier miles going unused, scammers have a very large, lucrative target in America’s hard-earned miles.
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Scammers turning to bogus Google Calendar invitations to defraud consumers

October 1, 2019
Don't assume any appointment that pops up on your phone or computer's Calendar app is legit. Scammers are hoping you will!
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Free trial offer? Not so fast

September 1, 2019
Checking out a free trial? Beware of fine print, or you might get stuck with a deal that's anything but free.
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One-ring phone scam costing victims hundreds of dollars

August 1, 2019
Couldn't answer the phone in time before they hung up? The One-Ring phone scam should make you think twice before calling back an unrecognized number.
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Bogus web development scam targeting small businesses

July 1, 2019
Having a web presence can make a big difference in the success of a new business and scammers are well aware of that.
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Scammers increasingly turning to P2P payment apps

June 1, 2019
Consumers love the convenience of sending money via peer-to-peer payment apps. But – increasingly – so do scammers.
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Social Security imposter scam on the rise

May 1, 2019
We need your help to spread the word about a new scam preying on consumers trying to protect their SSNs
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Tax Day is coming (and so are IRS impersonation scams)

April 1, 2019
With Tax Day approaching, be on the lookout for the very popular IRS imposter scams
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LATEST FRAUD ALERTS

Top Ten Scams of 2024

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February 7, 2025
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