- Scams | Consumer Advice
Learn about the latest scams, and get advice to help you avoid, report, and recover from them The FTC will never threaten you, say you must transfer your money to “protect it,” or tell you to withdraw cash or buy gold and give it to someone That’s a scam Report it at ReportFraud ftc gov
- SCAM Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of SCAM is a fraudulent or deceptive act or operation How to use scam in a sentence
- Common Frauds and Scams — FBI
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 If you or someone you know has been a
- Scam - Wikipedia
A scam, or a confidence trick, is an attempt to defraud a person or group after first gaining their trust Confidence tricks exploit victims using a combination of the victim's credulity, naivety, compassion, vanity, confidence, irresponsibility, and greed
- Learn where to report a scam - USAGov
Use USA gov’s scam reporting tool to identify a scam and help you find the right government agency or consumer organization to report it
- Current 2025 Top 10 List of Scams and Frauds
Our list focuses on the scams that you could avoid, those reported to the CFR, FTC, Fraud org and BBB (Better Business Bureau) For detailed explanations of each scam, how to report a scammer and how to protect yourself, click on the blue titles below for more information! We have compiled other lists as well:
- How to Spot a Scam - Better Business Bureau
From phony text messages to suspicious social media accounts, learn how to identify a scammer's handiwork—no matter the form it takes Read our tips for spotting scams, so you'll never fall
- Scam Fraud Protection Guide - Consumer Reports
Use the CR scam protection guide to avoid the reach of sophisticated scammers who target you by text, email, social media, QR codes, ATM cards, and more
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