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  2. Is that a scam? How to recognize and report fraudulent behavior

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    Visit identitytheft.gov if you shared sensitive information like your SSN. Complaints can be filed via the NJDCA website or via phone at 1-800-242-5846. Consumers can also report scams, potential ...

  3. Scammers impersonating FTC agents are averaging $7,000 ... - AOL

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    So far in 2024, faux FTC agents have been stealing about $7,000 per scam, a marked increase from the $3,000 figure the agency reported in 2019. “The FTC will never tell consumers to move their ...

  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. Can you hear me? (alleged telephone scam) - Wikipedia

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    Investigating reports of the supposed scam, Snopes noted that all purported scam targets only reported being victimized after hearing about the scam in news reports. Snopes had contacted the Better Business Bureau, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Consumer Federation of America, none of whom could provide evidence of an individual having been financially defrauded after receiving one of ...

  6. Federal Trade Commission - Wikipedia

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    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an independent agency of the United States government whose principal mission is the enforcement of civil (non-criminal) antitrust law and the promotion of consumer protection. The FTC shares jurisdiction over federal civil antitrust law enforcement with the Department of Justice Antitrust Division.

  7. AnnualCreditReport.com - Wikipedia

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    AnnualCreditReport.com requires users to register with the site and provide their basic identification information, such as name, address, and Social Security number.The user is then sent to the website of the individual credit reporting agency they select, where they are asked additional security questions to confirm their identity before getting their report. [2]

  8. Report abuse or spam on AOL

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    Report abuse or spam on AOL - AOL Help. Call live aol support at. 1-800-358-4860. Get live expert help with your AOL needs—from email and passwords, technical questions, mobile email and more.

  9. FTC bans fake online reviews, inflated social media influence ...

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    All five FTC commissioners voted to adopt the final rule, which will go into effect 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register, the government’s official catalog of rules and notices.