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

Fake merchandise

October 23, 2020
Online shopping is becoming a convenient alternative for those…
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Unwanted software

October 23, 2020
Unwanted software are programs that are downloaded—often unknowingly—that…
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Tech support scams

October 23, 2020
A fraudster, claiming to work for a well-known technology company…
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Phishing

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October 23, 2020
In a scheme called "phishing," ID thieves trick people into providing…
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Malware

October 23, 2020
You can download programs on the Internet to look at pictures,…
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Sweetheart swindles

October 23, 2020
Online dating can be fun and convenient, but falling for a sweetheart…
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Pet adoption scams

October 23, 2020
Fraudsters are going after future pet owners by placing a false…
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Tax ID theft

October 23, 2020
Tax day may be a date that few consumers look forward to. However,…
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Medical ID theft

October 23, 2020
Medical identity theft is a lesser known form of identity theft,…
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Identity theft

October 23, 2020
Identity fraud (also known as ID fraud or ID theft) refers to…
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February 7, 2025
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