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

Online sellers, don’t be fooled by spoofed PayPal emails

June 1, 2018
Scammers are using realistic-looking fake PayPal emails to get online sellers to part with their items before receiving payment -- leaving them with nothing
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Typosquatters waiting to pounce on your errant keystrokes

May 1, 2018
We all make typos, but if you are unlucky enough to make one while entering a web address into your browser, you could fall victim to the typosquatting scam.
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Cell phone ‘port-out scam’ can threaten bank, other accounts – Fraud.org

March 1, 2018
Fraudsters are using stolen info to trick cell phone carriers into transferring legitimate phone numbers to new devices, leaving consumers with dead cell phones and vulnerable to further attacks
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Giving gift cards this holiday season? Resolve to steer clear of gift card resale scams – Fraud.org

January 1, 2018
Millions worth of gift cards go unused. Re-selling unwanted cards is an attractive option, but beware fraudulent buyers.
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Fake MoneyPak websites stealing consumers’ cash – Fraud.org

December 1, 2017
Be cautious when depositing your funds on MoneyPak cards!
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‘Blessings’ scams preying on vulnerable guidance-seekers – Fraud.org

November 1, 2017
Don't fall for phony fortune tellers seeking to fool you out of valuable items and money
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Scammers targeting victims in and out of disaster zones after recent hurricanes, earthquakes – Fraud.org

October 2, 2017
Be on the lookout for scammers who want to take advantage of you when donating to disaster relief charities
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“Secret” Federal Reserve account scam increasing in popularity – Fraud.org

September 1, 2017
Steer clear of scammers promising you a "secret" Federal Reserve bank account full of money!
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Your lucky Facebook friend might be a scammer – Fraud.org

July 3, 2017
Watch out! Your lucky Facebook friend might be a scammer
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Summer heating up with advance-fee loan scams – Fraud.org

June 1, 2017
Scammers preying on vulnerable consumers who are in need of quick cash
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