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Chances are good that someone you know has been scammed. They may not talk about it, but the statistics do.
The truth is that sharing what you know can help protect someone who you know from a scam.
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Your information is valuable. To you–and other people.
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You get a lot of unwanted calls. Many are from scammers.
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Impersonator Scams
Someone calls to ask for money. Are they who they say they are?
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You have a Medicare card, but a caller says you need a new one.
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You won a prize! But you can't get it until you send money.
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Someone offers to repair your home. Cheap. For cash now.
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An ad promises quick and easy money. Guaranteed. No risk.
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Ads promise big money working from home. For a fee.
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Someone asks you to donate money to a charity. Today.
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Are you interested in learning more about how to protect yourself from identity theft? Check out Identity Theft Awareness Week. During the week, the FTC and its partners will host free webinars and other events to talk about how to spot, avoid, report, and recover from identity theft. Mark your calendars. Identity Theft Awareness Week starts Monday, January 27!
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Give to a charity, not a scam
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Looking for Marketplace health insurance this open enrollment season? Avoid scammers.
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