How to spot scams and prevent fraud.
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What is fraud? According to the Department of Justice, fraud is the intentional misrepresentation of information or identity with the goal of deceiving others in order to obtain money or other things of value. It’s a lucrative industry for imposters: billions of losses are reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) each year.
To learn how to spot and avoid scams, it’s important to stay informed about the latest scams and how you or a loved one might be targeted. Our articles can help you learn about the basics of fraud and different types of online scams, as well as how to stay safe and what to do if you’re a victim of fraud.
