Scams & Fraud

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

8 Medicare scams to avoid in 2025

Discover 8 of the most common Medicare scams in 2025 and how you can protect against them.
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Wire transfer fraud: Signs, prevention, and recovery
Wire transfer fraud is when criminals trick you into sending money that’s hard to get back. Learn how to protect yourself here.
November 04, 2025 · 12 min read
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10 Black Friday scams and tips to avoid them
Learn about some of the most common Black Friday scams, how to avoid them, and what to do if you’re targeted.
October 29, 2025 · 19 min read
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4 types of credit card fraud and how to protect yourself

Learn how the most common forms of credit card fraud work and what you can do to stay safer.
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Clone cards: Definition, examples, and how to stay safe
Card cloning allows criminals to make functioning copies of your credit card. Learn how to protect yourself.
November 04, 2025 · 8 min read
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22 credit card fraud statistics for 2025
Explore the latest credit card fraud statistics trends 2025 to stay informed and get insights that can help you protect against the risk.
September 02, 2025 · 9 min read
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15 IRS scams and tips for how to avoid them

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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What to do if someone steals your tax refund
Stolen tax refunds can be costly. Learn how to reduce your risk of losing your refund check and how to protect yourself from tax fraud.
March 20, 2025 · 4 min read
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What can someone do with your Social Security number?

Learn what identity thieves can do with a stolen Social Security number and how to protect yours.
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Social Security fraud: How to detect and report it
Learn what Social Security fraud is, the different types, and how you can detect and report it to help prevent your SSN being misused.
June 11, 2025 · 8 min read
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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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Types of loan fraud and key warning signs

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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What to do if you’ve been scammed
Learn what to do if you’ve been scammed to protect your finances, sensitive data, and identity.
October 20, 2025 · 10 min read
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How to spot scam, fake, and phishing emails in 30 seconds
Knowing how to tell if an email is fake can help you avoid phishing scams, malware, and data theft.
October 10, 2025 · 11 min read
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