Scams & Fraud

Comprehensive guides to the most common schemes used by scammers and fraudsters.

Discover 8 of the most common Medicare scams in 2025 and how you can protect against them.
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Avoid these five Cyber Monday online scams
Shop smart on Black Friday and Cyber Monday! Avoid common scams to keep your personal info safe. Be scam-savvy and secure your deals.
November 21, 2023 ·4 min read
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Anatomy of a Student Loan Scam
Struggling to make your student loan payments? Be careful: You’re a prime target of scam artists. Learn the anatomy of a student loan scam.
August 25, 2023 ·2 min read
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Learn how the most common forms of credit card fraud work and what you can do to stay safer.
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What is carding? How it works + tips to avoid it
Learn what carding is, how it works, and what you can do to help protect yourself from credit card fraudsters.
February 10, 2025 ·8 min read
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Skimmers, PIN pads, and cameras
Financial scammers using the new tech to get their hands on your credit or bank card information
February 13, 2024 ·3 min read
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Discover 15 of the most common tax scams and get tips that can help you protect yourself against them.
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Tax scams: 15 IRS scams and how to spot them
Discover 15 of the most common tax scams to look out for this year and get tips to help protect against them.
April 11, 2025 ·10 min read
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Watch out for IRS impersonation scams this tax season
Scammers pretending to be the IRS use calls, texts, or emails to scare you into giving up info by claiming you owe taxes and face penalties.
March 13, 2024 ·4 min read
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Learn what identity thieves can do with a stolen Social Security number and how to protect yours.
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What to do if someone has your Social Security number
Learn what to do if someone has your Social Security number, including how to report fraud and how to secure your identity.
September 19, 2024 ·14 min read
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How to Replace a Social Security Card in 3 Steps
Need to get a new Social Security card? Learn how to replace your Social Security card in 3 steps, whether online, in person, or via mail.
June 26, 2024 ·6 min read
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Learn how loan fraud works, what types you need to be aware of, and what you can do to help protect yourself.
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How to stop someone spoofing your number in 5 steps
Learn how to stop someone from spoofing your phone number in 5 steps. And help protect your number from spoofers in the future.
March 14, 2025 ·8 min read
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What is welfare fraud and how do you report it?
Learn what welfare fraud is, how to report it, and what you can do to help protect your personal information from fraudsters.
December 17, 2024 ·8 min read
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