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Bookmark or Share- Fraud and scams | Consumer Financial Protection BureauIdentity theft occurs when someone steals your personal information to commit fraud. No matter how much goes missing, you should take action. Read more. Learn how to protect yourself and others from fraud and scams. Fraud and scams can happen at any time and any place. It’s important to know the warning signs. Read more. Explore basics
- What are some common types of scams? - Consumer Financial Protection BureauMail fraud letters look real but the promises are fake. A common warning sign is a letter asking you to send money or personal information now in order to receive something of value later. Examples of mail fraud might include notices of prizes, sweepstakes winnings, vacations, and other offers to claim valuable items.
- Submit a complaint - Consumer Financial Protection BureauYou can find your state or local agency that receives and investigates reports of suspected elder financial exploitation by using the online Eldercare Locator or calling (800) 677-1116. If you or someone you care about is the victim of a fraud, scam or financial exploitation, you can report the fraud or scam to the Federal Trade Commission.
- National Elder Fraud Hotline | Office for Victims of CrimeFinancial scams and abuses that target older people are happening more and more. This hotline is a free resource created by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office for Victims of Crime for people to report fraud against anyone age 60 or older.
- Banks’ responsibility for scams - Consumer Financial Protection BureauThat’s incorrect, as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) explained in a Statement of Interest (amicus brief) submitted yesterday. When a bank connects wire transfer capabilities to its online consumer banking platform and a person authorizes (or a scammer purports to authorize) a transfer online, the Electronic Fund Transfer Act ...
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