PHONE SCAMS
- Common tactics include impersonating relatives, government agencies, or tech support. Red flags:
- urgency, threats, or requests for gift cards or bank info. Protect yourself by hanging up and never sharing personal details.
EMAIL SCAMS
- Scammers send fake bank alerts, delivery notices, or account verification emails. Do not click links, open attachments, or share personal information.
POLICE IMPERSONATION
- Scammers may claim you missed jury duty or have a warrant. Real law enforcement will never demand immediate payment through BITCOIN, Apple Pay, Cash App, or other means with a threat of arrest if you don’t comply.
Check Scams & "Get-Rich-Quick" Scams
- Scammers often use checks to trick you into sending money.
- Fake prize/unclaimed money checks claiming you must send money back for taxes or fees.
- Overpayment scams where someone “accidentally” sends you too much and asks for a refund.
- Charity or donation requests using fraudulent checks.
Signs of a Scam:
- "Guaranteed" high returns with no risk.
- Pressure to act immediately.
- Requests for upfront payments, gift cards, or personal financial information.
- Messages claiming you’ve "won money" even though you never entered anything.
- Work From home employment
- Dating and Romance (social media)
- Request you to obtain a gift card for payment (sephora, apple, visa, etc.)
Stay Safe. Stay Alert. Protect Your Money.
If you need assistance or have questions, contact your local law enforcement agency
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