Learn about some of the most common frauds and scams that the FBI encounters—as well as tips to help you stay safe and what to do if you're a victim.

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Common Frauds and Scams. Learn about common scams and crimes and get tips to help you avoid becoming a victim.

White Collar Crime, a term reportedly first coined in 1939, is synonymous with the full range of frauds committed by business and government professionals.

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn how to recognize verification schemes that target people who use online dating platforms, and what to do if you fall victim to one of these scams.

Common scams that target older citizens include romance scams, tech support scams, grandparent scams, government impersonation scams, sweepstakes and lottery scams, home repair scams, and TV/radio ...

2024年6月5日 · Scams impersonating the FBI and other government agencies are a persistent problem and can also occur via e-mail. Common hallmarks of a scam e-mail include misspellings, missing words, and ...

Smishing scams happen through SMS (text) messages. Pharming scams happen when malicious code is installed on your computer to redirect you to fake websites.

Learn about other common scams and crimes. And discover more about the work of the FBI's Cyber Division. If You Spot a Scam Message, Report It to the FTC. Receive a suspicious message?

2017年2月13日 · If you suspect an online relationship is a scam, stop all contact immediately. And if you are the victim of a romance scam, file a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.