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Sep 21, 2016 · Scams are sweeping the country, ripping off people for hundreds or thousands of dollars. In this scam alert, Consumer Reports explains how to avoid becoming a victim.
Nov 2, 2015 · Impersonation fraud is rampant, but Consumer Reports explains how to identify a phone scam and tell when a call from "tech support" or the IRS is legitimate.
Oct 4, 2023 · If you're called unexpectedly by a financial services firm, always ring them back using the number on the FS Register. If you think you’ve been targeted by a scam, please report it to us online. We look into every report we receive, and it could help protect others from fraudsters.
May 14, 2024 · Here are a few red flags signaling a debt collection call could be a scam: The debt collector threatens you with criminal charges. There are only a few circumstances when a debt can lead to an arrest. Legitimate debt collectors should not claim that they'll have you arrested.
Dec 4, 2015 · Fat-finger dialing is a common phone scam that tricks consumers into paying for something they did not want—and maybe even revealing their personal and financial information. Consumer...
Feb 20, 2015 · Check scam. The scammer went on to promise Beverly a wage of $40 per hour, mentioned various types of software she would need to do the job, and then: “The company's accountant will mail out ...
Feb 7, 2024 · Call the government office directly, using the official phone number, to verify if the communications are real. Look for grammar, spelling, and formatting errors in emails and mailings.
