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Fraud Victims Hit Again by Scammers Promising to Recover Stolen Cash

Be aware of criminals’ touting recovery scams when you’re feeling desperate to be made whole again

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Clean Energy Scams Surge

How to spot and avoid scammers touting big savings from bogus solar and other clean energy plans

14 Must-Listen Podcasts About Scams and Con Artists

Find eye-opening true-crime stories and tips for avoiding fraud

Why You Shouldn’t Answer Calls From Unknown Numbers

Avoid scams — including the ‘say yes’ or ‘can you hear me’ scam – by ignoring unsolicited callers

Scam Alerts

Know the Latest Amazon-Impostor Scams

Be aware of the latest ways criminals use the company’s name to steal from consumers

Drivers: Keep an Eye Out for New Toll Road Scams

Criminals pretend to be highway officials requesting payment after your trip

Fake Delivery Service Text Alerts Are Rampant

How to tell if messages are legitimate or criminals’ smishing attempts this holiday season

How Time-Share Exit Scams Work and How to Avoid Them

Scammers pretend to help owners get out of their contracts while taking their cash

What to Know About Cryptocurrency ATMs

Kiosks are everywhere, helping scammers steal cash from victims

VSAFE Set Up to Help Veteran Scam Victims

VA announces a new website and call center to protect veterans from fraud

6 Top Scams to Watch Out for in 2024

Criminals are getting more sophisticated and supercharging old scams with new technology

Many Scammers Now Ask for Payment in Gold Bars

Criminals tell victims to liquidate their savings to buy gold — then hand it over for ‘safekeeping’

Fraud Fighting

What to Do if Your Wallet Is Lost or Stolen

7 steps to prevent identity theft and money loss — plus how to replace what’s missing

How to Manage Relationships With Chronic Scam Victims

Sometimes a loved one refuses to or can’t see that they’re the victim of a scam

How to Tell if an Online Photo Is Fake

A reverse image search can help you spot doctored pictures

How to Avoid Scams on Facebook Marketplace

Scammers aim to take advantage of both buyers and sellers. Here’s how to spot and avoid them

Avoid Real Estate Wire Fraud When Buying a Home

A New Jersey couple lost nearly $92,000 to scammers — and they’re not alone

How, Why and When to Check (or Freeze) Your Credit Score

Monitoring your creditworthiness is key for tracking your financial health and spotting fraud

10 Worst Things to Carry in Your Wallet

With identity theft rampant, keep only the essentials in your pocket or purse

13 Ways to Protect Yourself From Fraud

Learn how to lower your risk and keep criminals at bay

AI Fuels New, Frighteningly Effective Scams

The technology can help criminals impersonate celebs, law enforcement — or even you

Victim Support

AARP's Fraud Watch Network Helpline Is Fighting for You

Volunteers provide emotional support and practical advice to scam victims

Keep Those With Cognitive Decline Safe From Scams

Key steps to protect vulnerable family members’ finances in an age of rampant fraud

More on Fraud

Title Fraud Thiefs Steal Your Identity — Then Your Home

Criminals can use public information to victimize both buyers and owners in this real estate scam

Are You a Scam Victim? You Might Get Hit Again by Taxes

Advocates are working to change federal laws to separate fraud losses from taxable income

What to Know to Protect Yourself Against Bank Scams

It can be hard to tell whether you’re being contacted by your bank or a criminal

‘Shark Tank’ Stars Images Used in Bogus Ads

Criminals manipulate their photos and videos in ads for weight-loss products, keto gummies 

What to Do After You’ve Experienced a Scam

Take these steps to protect your bank accounts and personal information, and find the support you need

How Much Do You Know About P2P and Crypto Scams?

Take this quiz to see if you are savvy about tools like Zelle and Venmo, and why criminals

How to Avoid ‘Wrong Number’ Text Scams

Crooks pretend to contact you accidentally to lure you into a crypto investment or other scheme

5 Ways to Prevent Elder Financial Exploitation

Steps to help protect loved ones from theft

Woman Who Lost Everything in a Romance Scam Finds New Purpose in Life

She became a fraud-fighting ‘warrior’ after fake surgeon left her nearly penniless

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