Facts About Scams
____ occurs when attempts are made to mislead someone with the promise of goods, services, or financial benefits that do not really exist, were never planned to be provided, or were misrepresented.
What is FRAUD
Scammers call, text, or email victims claiming to be from the IRS or another institution.
What are IRS & DEBT COLLECTION SCAMS
____ will not call, email, or visit you to get your personal information.
What is MEDICARE
This step involves closing the affected bank accounts or credit cards, if needed.
What is STEP TWO
What is considered "the crime of the 21st century"?
What are SCAMS
This scam involves the scammer pretending to be a grandchild oin trouble who needs help now, often by way of a cashier's check or money order.
What is the GRANDPARENT SCAM
Tech support scammers prey on computer users' concerns about ____ and other security threats.
What are VIRUSES
This step has you file a police report and a complaint with the FTC, BBB, and your state attorney.
What is STEP ONE
According to Consumer Reports, seniors lose about $______ to scams and abuse
What is $3 BILLION
Types of this scam include pyramid schemes, Ponzi schemes, and pump and dumps.
What are INVESTMENT SCHEMES
These are 2 indicators of phishing emails and texts.
What are MISPELLINGS & ODD PHRASING
This step is where you place a fraud alert on your credit file by contacting major credit bureaus.
Stress can affect your mental health such as the onset of ____ and ____.
What is DEPRESSION and ANXIETY
The victim is informed that he/she has won a lottery or sweepstakes but need to make a payment to "unlock" the prize.
What are SWEEPSTAKES & LOTTERY SCAMS
The IRS will only communicate by ____.
What is MAIL
In reference to step two, if you don't think you need to close your bank, you should still contact the bank and inform them of what's happened and ask them to watch your accounts for ____ activity.
What is SUSPICIOUS
Stress can affect your physical health by increasing risks of heart disease, heart attacks, and ____.
What is STROKE
____ involves scammers impersonating businesses to trick you into giving them your personal information.
What is PHISHING
Corrupt "funeral homes" may call for owed debt; call the ____ ____ to confirm if someone you know has passed away.
What is FUNERAL HOME
A ____ alert notifies creditors to contact you before opening a new account or making changes to your current account.
What is FRAUD