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  1. Scams | Consumer Advice

    Learn about the latest scams, and get advice to help you avoid, report, and recover from them. The FTC will never threaten you, say you must transfer your money to “protect it,” or tell you to withdraw cash …

  2. Common Frauds and Scams — FBI

    Scammers are always looking to separate you from your money in business transactions. If it sounds too good to be true, it is. Common scams include advance fee schemes, Nigerian letter or 419...

  3. Scams & Identity Theft | consumer.gov

    Scammers make up listings for places that aren’t for rent or don’t exist. If you think you sent money to a scammer, the quicker you act the better. Are you a teacher or service provider? Find videos, …

  4. What are some common types of scams? - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

    Mar 13, 2024 · Scammers are constantly finding new ways to steal your money, from blackmail to romance scams to selling nonexistent items. Learn about the warning signs of common fraud and …

  5. Scams and fraud - USAGov

    Learn about identity theft, Social Security scams, and other common types of scams and fraud. Do you want to report a scam? Answer a few questions to learn which government agency can help. Have …

  6. Find and Report a Scam | Better Business Bureau

    Help the Better Business Bureau investigate scams and warn others. Report a scam or fraud, or browse and view scams reported by others.

  7. How to identify a scammer online and on the phone

    Nov 18, 2024 · Read on to discover how to spot a scammer and protect your sensitive data or money from falling into the wrong hands. Here are nine common signs that you’re dealing with a scam.

  8. What To Do if You Were Scammed | Consumer Advice

    Find out what to do if you paid someone you think is a scammer, or if you gave a scammer your personal information or access to your computer or phone.

  9. A scammer’s blueprint: How cybercriminals plot to rob a target in a week

    Dec 31, 2025 · Handbooks discovered in police raids detail how cyberfraud gangs groom victims for romance scams.

  10. Scams and Safety — FBI

    Getting educated and taking a few basic steps may well keep you from becoming a victim of crime and fraud—and save you a great deal of time and trouble. You can also help us protect your families...