Scams and fraud occur in new ways every day. It’s sad, but true. The best way to prevent being scammed is to be aware. Click each link below for a one-page overview of seven of the most frequent scams. You can also print them out and save them for easy reference or share them with someone you know!
Here are a few good practices that can help prevent you from falling victim to a scam:
- Always verify that the person contacting you is who they say they are or that they’re from the organization they are saying they represent. If you’re not sure, you should contact the person or organization yourself.
- Do not give your personal information or money to someone you don’t know.
“You’ve Won” Scams
Charity Fraud
Online Dating Scams
Tech Support Scams
Grandkid Scams
IRS Imposter Scams
Identity Theft
If you think you’re being scammed, do not share any personal or financial information, and contact us right away.
