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Reporting fraud 101: protect your community by reporting scams
Have you or a family member or friend ever lost money to a scam? You’re not alone: last year scammers pulled in over $8 billion. But there’s a way you can help. If you think you’ve spotted a scam
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Shopping online? Here’s what to do when things go wrong
Ever had a bad online shopping experience? Maybe you ordered one thing but got another. Or that new company never shipped your order, despite charging you. So, what do you do? If you can relate, you
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It’s Financial Literacy Month: Learn how to keep your money safe from scammers
April is Financial Literacy Month, and a great time to take advantage of free advice at ftc.gov/Money Matters. Federal Trade Commission data show people reported losing $8.8 billion to scams in 2022
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