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

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

2. www.snopes.com › list › 5-online-scams-to-watch-out-for20 Online Scams to Watch Out For - Snopes.com

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   Mar 7, 2024 · Capital One Gold Card Scam. In February 2022, a deceptive email scam was identified, promising a "$500 Capital One Gold Card" for completing a survey and/or subscription. Originating from a ...

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3. www.moneysavingexpert.com › shopping › stop-scams30+ ways to stop scams - MoneySavingExpert.com

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   For speed and ease, you can call the 159 hotline instead – this will connect you directly with your bank. Report the scam via the Action Fraud website or call it on 0300 123 2040 (England, Wales or Northern Ireland). If you're in Scotland, report a scam via the Consumeradvice website or call it on 0808 164 6000.

4. www.bbb.org › scamtrackerFind and Report a Scam | Better Business Bureau

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   Search our database to see if a similar scam has been reported. In 2023, alone, we estimate BBB Scam Tracker helped consumers avoid losing $24.3 million to scammers. Look Up a Scam.

5. www.bbb.org › article › news-releasesBBB Scam Alert: Scammers are impersonating businesses ...

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   Mar 15, 2024 · BBB Scam Tracker has received several recent reports about scammers impersonating different businesses through email. One consumer shared, “Received an email on 1/3/2024 that “my Sirius XM ...

6. consumer.ftc.gov › articles › how-recognize-andHow To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams | Consumer Advice

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   The information you give helps fight scammers. If you got a phishing email, forward it to the Anti-Phishing Working Group at reportphishing@apwg.org. (link sends email) . If you got a phishing text message, forward it to SPAM (7726). Report the phishing attempt to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

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   What if I receive a fake email from a scammer?

   • If you receive a fake email from a scammer pretending to be a business, report it to BBB Scam Tracker to warn others. Scammers are impersonating businesses and emailing consumers about renewing subscriptions. Learn how to avoid these imposter email phishing scams.

   BBB Scam Alert: Scammers are impersonating businesses and sending

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   How do I report a bank scam?

   • For speed and ease, you can call the 159 hotline instead – this will connect you directly with your bank. Report the scam via the Action Fraud website or call it on 0300 123 2040 (England, Wales or Northern Ireland). If you're in Scotland, report a scam via the Consumeradvice website or call it on 0808 164 6000.

   30+ ways to stop scams - MoneySavingExpert.com

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   How do I spot a scam?

   • BBB has several tips on how to spot a scam, like how to identify a fake website, a scam text message, or a phony email. If you receive a fake email from a scammer pretending to be a business, report it to BBB Scam Tracker to warn others. Scammers are impersonating businesses and emailing consumers about renewing subscriptions.

   BBB Scam Alert: Scammers are impersonating businesses and sending

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   Are scammers good at making their scams look authentic?

   • Scammers are good at making their scams look authentic. If you're asked to send money to someone you don't know or have won a competition you didn't even enter, stop! A perennial favourite is the email announcing you're due a tax rebate, or threatening you with arrest over 'unpaid' taxes.

   30+ ways to stop scams - MoneySavingExpert.com

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   What should I do if an email is a scam?

   • Once you verify the email is fake, report it as spam and delete it. Your email provider may provide an option for you to mark an email as spam. If you’ve verified that the email is a scam, report it and delete it right away. More information Learn more about impersonation scams, and read about how to avoid impostor scams.

   BBB Scam Alert: Scammers are impersonating businesses and sending

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   What should I do if I've Been Scammed?

   • 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 details, hang up and call 159.

   Check if something might be a scam - Citizens Advice

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

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   Feb 1, 2022 · Depending on the type of transaction, it's sometimes possible to get your money back. Report losses to the police and at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, and file a complaint at IdentityTheft.gov if you gave ...