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1. www.consumerreports.org › money › scams-fraudScam & Fraud Protection Guide - Consumer Reports

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   Jul 6, 2023 · Use the CR scam protection guide to avoid the reach of sophisticated scammers who target you by text, email, social media, QR codes, ATM cards, and more.

2. www.citizensadvice.org.uk › consumer › scamsCheck if something might be a scam - Citizens Advice

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   • Recognising A Scam
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   It might be a scam if: 1. it seems too good to be true – for example, a holiday that’s much cheaper than you’d expect 2. someone you don’t know contacts you unexpectedly 3. you suspect you’re not dealing with a real company – for example, if there’s no postal address 4. you’ve been asked to transfer money quickly 5. you've been asked to pay in an u...

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   If you’ve given away money or information because of a scam, there are things you should do. Check what to do if you’ve been scammed. If you haven’t been scammed but you’ve seen something you think is a scam, you should report it. Find out how to report a scam. If you think someone is calling to trick you into giving them money or your personal det...

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   To find out about scams across the country, you can sign up to the Trading Standards email alerton their website. Trading Standards can investigate and take court action against scammers. If you want to know about scams in your local area, sign up for email alertson Action Fraud's website. You can also find out about common financial scamson the Fi...

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3. www.consumerreports.org › scams-fraud › how-toHow to Protect Yourself From Common Scams - Consumer Reports

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   Feb 1, 2022 · Consumer Reports shows you how to protect yourself from common scams, including imposter, employment, online shopping, sweepstakes, and investment schemes.

4. www.consumerreports.org › money › consumerBest Way to Complain to a Company on Social Media - Consumer ...

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   Aug 2, 2021 · Public rants to a company on social media may not work. Consumer Reports shares advice on the best way to complain to a company on social media.

5. www.ftc.gov › news-events › newsFTC Puts Hundreds of Businesses on Notice about Fake Reviews ...

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   Oct 13, 2021 · “Fake reviews and other forms of deceptive endorsements cheat consumers and undercut honest businesses,” said Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “Advertisers will pay a price if they engage in these deceptive practices.”

6. www.fca.org.uk › consumers › warning-listFCA Warning List of unauthorised firms | FCA

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   Oct 4, 2023 · 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. Learn more about how to protect yourself from scams.

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   What if a financial services firm calls you unexpectedly?

   • 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.

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   Are text scams overtaking phone call scams?

   • Text scams, or “ smishing ,” are overtaking phone call scams as criminals’ digital tool of choice, and now account for 22 percent of all fraud reports to the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel Network, which shares scam info with law enforcement agencies.

   Scam & Fraud Protection Guide - Consumer Reports

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   Is there a 'glue and tap' ATM scam?

   • When using an ATM, you probably should shield your PIN to make sure no would-be thief sees it. But there’s a newer ATM scam you might not yet be aware of: the “glue and tap.” Here, according to news reports, a fraudster jams an ATM card slot reader so you can’t insert your card.

   Scam & Fraud Protection Guide - Consumer Reports

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8. report.checkbca.org › report › ask-media-group-llcComplaints for Ask Media Group, LLC in Oakland, CA - 102546489

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   Complaints for Ask Media Group, LLC. Company resolves 100% of complaints brought to its attention from Business Consumer Alliance. View complaints, reviews and check out how BCA rates Ask Media Group, LLC.