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Scams & Fraud
Scammers are criminals. The best way to stop a scam is to spot the red flags!
The Iowa legislature passed a bill to increase consumer protections and regulation of cryptocurrency kiosks. Iowans have lost millions of dollars to crypto kiosk fraud, and older Iowans are frequently the targets of these scams.
Criminals are always looking for ways to get your personal information to use in criminal activities. The good news is that there are many steps you can take to help protect your data and minimize its value to criminals. Here are three:
Who wouldn’t want to win thousands or even millions of dollars, or the chance to go on a luxury vacation? There are many legitimate sweepstakes and contests out there, and the idea of winning some fabulous prize can be mighty alluring. Criminals get that, and they exploit our excitement to score that big check or dream trip.
Idaho became the latest state to pass a report-and-hold law that allows banks and other financial institutions to slow down a transaction they think might be an example of financial exploitation.
QR codes are everywhere—from restaurant menus to package tracking. But where there is innovation, there are criminals exploiting them for fraud.
This June we’re focusing the important information you need to know about to be able to spot and stop scams. Join us on June 11 for one of our FREE ice cream events for resources and conversation about how to stop criminal scammers and protect yourself and your loved ones! And, the free cone is on us!
Learn simple steps to protect your personal information, strengthen your online security, and stay ahead of cybercriminals.
Florida is no stranger to hurricane and scam artists. Natural disasters often bring an influx of con artists ready to take advantage of suffering and confusion.
Explore how a recent Scam Jam event united experts, law enforcement, and community members to fight elder fraud, share real cases, and empower older adults to protect themselves.
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