Fraud, Scams, and Identity Theft
Fraud, scams and identity theft are too common a part of life. It’s important to be vigilant and not to be compromised by suspicious behavior or deception.
If something doesn’t seem right or you notice errors in your accounts, don’t wait. Get help right away.

Books
Credit Repair by Amy Loftsgordon
The Less People Know About Us by Axton Betz-Hamilton
Long-term Care by J.L. Matthews
Pogue’s Basics: Money by David Pogue
Rossen to the Rescue by Jeff Rossen
Swiped by Adam Levin
Your Score by Anthony Davenport

Organizations That Detect and Prevent Fraud
American Association of Retired Persons | AARP
Better Business Bureau | BBB
Consumer Federal Trade Commission | CFTC
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation | FDIC
Federal Trade Commission | FTC
Internal Revenue Service | IRS
Social Security Administration | SSA

Movies and streaming
Why Credit Card Theft Hasn’t Stopped in the US | CNBC
What To Do If You’re A Victim of Identity Theft | Bank of America
Grandparent Scams: How Fraudsters Steal Millions From the Elderly Each Year | Forbes

Articles
Beware: Eight Red-Hot Frauds | AARP
“Biggest Fraud in a Generation”: The Looting of the COVID Relief Plan Known as PPP | NBC
COVID-19 Robocall Scams | FCC
How To Tell If Someone Is Using Your Identity | FTC
The Latest Scams You Need to Be Aware of in 2022 | Experion
New Data Shows FTC Received 2.8 Million Fraud Reports in 2021 | FTC
Preventing Mortgage Fraud | Freddie Mac
10 Things To Do If Your Identity Is Stolen | US News and World Report
Top 4 Fraud Predictions for 2022 | Security Magazine
Top 10 Financial Scams Targeting Seniors | National Council on Aging