Category Archives: Scams

Timothy Camus Shares Tips to Avoid IRS Impostor Scams

Posted on March 30, 2019 by 135135jr

aarp.org By:  Katherine Skiba Timothy P. Camus capped a long career in federal law enforcement as the tip of the spear in the battle against so-called IRS impersonators. They’re the crooks who call and pose as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) … Continue reading →

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How Do Scammers Know So Much About Me?

Posted on March 3, 2019 by 135135jr

They’re good sleuths, but too often we give our data away by Amy Nofziger and Mark Fetterhoff, AARP, January 9, 2019 AARP En español | A recent caller to the AARP Fraud Watch Network helpline was being tormented with fake … Continue reading →

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Social Security Number scams continues

Posted on January 27, 2019 by 135135jr

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) once again sounded the alarm in mid-December about the latest Social Security Number (SSN) scam that continues to affect thousands of Americans. The FTC noted that the threat to individuals or groups pretending to be from … Continue reading →

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Government imposter scams

Posted on October 30, 2018 by 135135jr

July 30, 2018 by Carol Kando-Pineda Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education You get a text, call, or email from someone who says they’re with the government. They may claim to be a U.S. Marshal, saying you must pay … Continue reading →

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When Buying a Home, Watch Out for This Scam

Posted on October 29, 2018 by 135135jr

aarp.org Doug Shadel 2 minutes We get SOME scary calls. Take this one from Sally (not her real name), 56, who was finalizing a home purchase when she received an email from her escrow company instructing her where to wire … Continue reading →

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Scammers create fake emergencies to get your money

Posted on October 21, 2018 by 135135jr

July 3, 2018 by Carol Kando-Pineda Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education “I lost my wallet and ID. I’m stranded — please wire money.” “Your grandson is being held in jail. He needs bail money right away.” Scammers try … Continue reading →

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Watch out for card skimming at the gas pump

Posted on October 6, 2018 by 135135jr

August 7, 2018 by Colleen Tressler Consumer Education Specialist, FTC With the summer travel season in high gear, the FTC is warning drivers about skimming scams at the pump. Skimmers are illegal card readers attached to payment terminals. These card … Continue reading →

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Asked to pay by gift card? Don’t.

Posted on October 6, 2018 by 135135jr

May 31, 2018 by Jennifer Leach Assistant Director, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Has someone asked you to go get a gift card to pay for something? Lots of people have told us they’ve been asked to pay … Continue reading →

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Charities Targeted for Pretending to Help Veterans

Posted on October 5, 2018 by 135135jr

David Frank 5-6 minutes The letter was designed to tug at the heartstrings — and open the wallets — of anyone who admires veterans. “For thousands of disabled veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, giving an arm and a … Continue reading →

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