Scam Education & Prevention
Learn about the latest scam tactics and how to protect yourself and your loved ones from fraud.
Remember: Legitimate organizations will never ask for sensitive information over the phone or demand immediate payment. When in doubt, hang up and call back using official numbers.
Common Scam Types
Learn to recognize these frequent scam tactics
Prevention Strategies
Essential techniques to protect yourself from scams
Verification Techniques
- • Always verify caller identity independently
- • Use official phone numbers from websites or bills
- • Ask for callback numbers and verify them
- • Check company websites for scam warnings
- • Use reverse phone number lookup services
Phone Safety
- • Don't answer calls from unknown numbers
- • Never give personal info to unsolicited callers
- • Hang up if pressured to act immediately
- • Use call blocking features
- • Register with Do Not Call Registry
Financial Protection
- • Monitor bank and credit card statements
- • Set up account alerts
- • Never pay with gift cards or wire transfers
- • Use secure payment methods online
- • Freeze your credit if not actively using it
Online Safety
- • Use strong, unique passwords
- • Enable two-factor authentication
- • Keep software and browsers updated
- • Be cautious with public Wi-Fi
- • Verify website URLs before entering data
If You've Been Scammed
Immediate steps to take if you've fallen victim to a scam
Immediate Actions
- Stop all communication with the scammer
- Contact your bank/credit card company immediately
- Change passwords for all affected accounts
- Document everything (calls, emails, transactions)
- Report the scam to authorities
Reporting Resources
- • FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
- • FBI IC3: ic3.gov
- • Local Police: File a report for documentation
- • ScamGuard: Report here to warn others
Recovery Steps
- Monitor credit reports for suspicious activity
- Consider placing a fraud alert on your credit
- Keep detailed records of all recovery efforts
- Follow up with financial institutions regularly
- Seek support from family, friends, or counselors
Emerging Scam Trends
Stay informed about the latest scam tactics
AI Voice Cloning
Scammers use AI to clone voices of family members, creating fake emergency calls asking for money.
Cryptocurrency Scams
Fake investment platforms and romance scammers increasingly request payment in cryptocurrency.
Social Media Impersonation
Scammers create fake profiles of friends and family to request money or personal information.
QR Code Scams
Malicious QR codes placed over legitimate ones to redirect to phishing sites or malware downloads.