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Scams & Fraud
When filing a consumer complaint, be sure to verify who you are talking to.
Scammers succeed by creating an atmosphere of excitement. Learn how to protect yourself.
Cryptocurrency kiosks, may look like regular ATMs, but criminals can also use them as a fast, easy and hard-to-trace way to get access to victims’ cash.
You get a call from a panicked grandchild or other family member. They say they're in a time-sensitive crisis—hospitalized after a car accident or jailed for example—and beg for immediate financial help.
As scams and fraud accelerate, AARP Maryland and others will showcase the latest trends and tips during Protect Week, to be held June 16-20. About 20 partners — including law enforcement and state officials — are involved.
Fraudsters are sending phoney text messages about unpaid tolls.
Learn how to spot a sweepstakes scam.
Maryland consumers reported losing nearly $94 million to cryptocurrency fraud in 2023, according to the most recent FBI data.
All too often, victims of fraud are repeatedly deceived by the same criminals regarding the same scheme. Or, once victimized, some are that much more ms.vulnerable to new sca
One of the most popular ways for criminals to steal money and sensitive information is by impersonating a trusted source—often a government agency.
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