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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
Grandparent Scams: How Fraudsters Steal Millions From the Elderly Each Year | Forbes
Articles
6 Top Scams to Watch Out For in 2024| 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
10 Things To Do If Your Identity Is Stolen | US News and World Report
Top 10 Financial Scams Targeting Older Adults | National Council on Aging