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

2023 fraud trends show huge losses to crypto, increased incidents of charity scams

February 13, 2024
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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10 Resolutions for a Fraud-Free 2024

January 3, 2024
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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The Year in Fraud: 2023

December 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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Tips for reducing your risk of fraud this holiday shopping season

November 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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Stay smart as student loan payments restart

October 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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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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Top Ten Scams of 2024

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