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

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   New data from the Federal Trade Commission highlights a $10 billion problem. ... Michigan consumers reported losing $151.7 million in 2023 to all types of fraud and scams, according to the ...

4. 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 ...

5. Scams stealing government benefits like unemployment ... - AOL

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   The top way the scam starts is with a phone call, the FTC's Cox said. Those calls can even come from caller IDs pretending to be from a trusted service like your bank that urgently needs information.

6. 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 ...

7. How can I recover money from a scammer? - AOL

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   Every year, more and more people fall prey to scams. Data from the Federal Trade Commission shows that in 2021, consumers reported losing more than $5.8 billion to fraud. That’s a 70% increase ...

8. How to protect yourself from scams and fraud this tax season

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   Here are three ways scammers are trying to hack your accounts and how you can protect yourself: 1. If possible, file your taxes early — before someone tries to do it for you. If you aren’t ...

9. Here's how to spot a scam online - AOL

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   Some examples: They say they've noticed suspicious activity or log-in attempts on your account. They claim there’s a problem with your account or your payment information. They say you need to ...