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2. What to do if someone opens a credit card in your name - AOL

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   The FTC suggests setting up a one-year fraud alert once you notice signs of identity theft, but you can also ask the credit bureaus for an extended fraud alert that lasts for seven years.

3. Fraud and scams cost consumers a record $10 billion in 2023 ...

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   The Consumer Sentinel Network is managed by the FTC but compiles consumer complaints from a variety of sources, including the AARP Fraud Watch Network, United Parcel Service, the Better Business ...

4. Here's What to Do When You’re a Fraud or Scam Victim - AOL

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   Fraud alerts are free and last 90 days or seven years, depending on which type of alert you choose. To reach the three nationwide credit bureaus, just visit their website or give one of them a ...

5. Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act - Wikipedia

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   The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 ( FACT Act or FACTA, Pub. L. 108–159 (text) (PDF)) is a U.S. federal law, passed by the United States Congress on November 22, 2003, [1] and signed by President George W. Bush on December 4, 2003, [2] as an amendment to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The act allows consumers to request and ...

6. Phishing - Wikipedia

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   Clone phishing is a type of attack where a legitimate email with an attachment or link is copied and modified to contain malicious content. The modified email is then sent from a fake address made to look like it's from the original sender. The attack may appear to be a resend or update of the original email.

7. Internet Crime Complaint Center - Wikipedia

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   Internet Crime Complaint Center. The Internet Crime Complaint Center ( IC3) is a division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) concerning suspected Internet-facilitated criminal activity. The IC3 gives victims a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of suspected criminal or civil violations on the Internet.

8. Bank account alerts to help protect your money - AOL

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   Here are eight to consider switching on. 1. Low balance alert. Low balance alerts let you know when your bank account balance drops to a predetermined amount, which could be $20, $500 or another ...

9. How to spot debt collection scams: 6 signs to watch out for

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   Getting a call, email or letter from a company that claims to be a debt collector can be alarming. Before giving out any information, consider these six signs of a scam. 1. They pressure you. A ...