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Scam and Fraud Resources
What's the difference between fraud and scam? That's a fantastic question! Fraud is a generalized term for when a person steals your money or personal information without permission. A scam is a specific type of fraud that occurs when you have been tricked into providing your personal information and/or authorizing a transaction.
There's a new scam going around.
The following texts were received by a citizen advising they had a federal warrant and required the person to withdrawal the funds from their bank and deposit them in a bitcoin machine. Luckily, the victim came to us to report this scam.
Please remember that the police and courts will NEVER contact you by text about criminal charges and require you to pay a fee in bitcoin, gift cards, or any other method such as these.
3 Signs of Spam Contacts (Phone and Email)
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Unexpected communication – You don’t know this person OR if they are using a name you recognize, you haven’t spoken in a long time OR weren’t expecting to hear from them.
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Heightened emotional response – Whatever story you’re being told leaves you in an heightened emotional state. For example, you might feel increased empathy, sadness, or anger.
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Unconventional currency – The spam contact is asking you for money/payment and needs it in an unusual form like cryptocurrency or gift cards.
Where to Report Fraud and Identity Theft:
In addition to making reports to local law enforcement and your financial institutions, you can also file reports with the following agencies:
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AARP Fraud Watch Network Hotline 877-908-3360
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Federal Trade Commission Report Fraud Now!
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Federal Trade Commission Report Identity Theft Now!
