Common Frauds and Scams – Links to Federal Consumer Protection Information
Keeping up with the latest Federal Agency news on consumer fraud and scams is incredibly important for several reasons. Firstly, it allows you to proactively identify emerging trends and tactics used by scammers. This knowledge empowers you to recognize red flags and avoid becoming a victim. Secondly, agencies frequently release alerts and warnings about specific scams targeting consumers, providing crucial information on how to protect yourself. This includes details about the scam’s methodology, who is being targeted, and steps to take if you suspect you’ve been a victim. Finally, staying informed helps you understand your rights as a consumer and the resources available to you if you experience fraud. This knowledge can be critical in reporting incidents, recovering losses, and preventing future scams.
- Adoption Fraud
- Source – www.fbi.gov – Search Results
- Advance Fee Fraud
- Source – www.fbi.gov – Search Results
- Business Email Compromise
- Charity and Disaster Fraud
- Consumer Fraud Schemes
Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud - Cryptocurrency Job Scams
- Debt Collection Scams
- Debt Settlement and Debt Relief Scams
- Elder Fraud
- Election Crimes and Security
- Foreclosure Relief or Mortgage Loan Modification Scams
- Grandparent Scams
- Healthcare Fraud
- Holiday Scams
- Imposter Scams
- Investment Fraud
- Source – www.fbi.goc – Search Results
- Source – www.sec.gov – Search Results
- Source – www.sec.gov – Resources for Investors
- Source – www.cftc.gov – Fraud Center
- Source – www.cftc.gov – Search Results
- Logo Misuse Fraud
- Lottery or Prize Scams
- Mail Fraud
- Mao-in-the-Middle Scams
- Money Mules
- Mortgage Closing Scams
- Payment Services Fraud
- Quit Claim Deed Fraud
- Ransomware
- Romance Scams
- Sale of Non-Existent Goods or Services Fraud
- Sextortion
- Source – www.fbi.gov – Search Results
- Skimming
- Spoofing and Fishing
- Tech Support Scams
- Timeshare Fraud