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- Jan 21, 2020 Scammers demand money for their dirty deeds
Consumer Action is warning homeowners that scammers are sending mailings “offering” to sell them copies of their own - Sep 20, 2018 Beware of offers of 'free money' from the government
The federal government grant scam has been around for years. But now, scammers are finding targets through social media. This - Sep 20, 2018 Protect yourself from door-to-door home repair scams
From our friends at the AARP Fraud Watch Network. The summer months are prime time for home repair scams. This - Apr 17, 2018 New Medicare cards on their way
In an effort to cut down on ID theft and fraud, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is - Jan 30, 2018 Hang up on aggressive callers from the 'electric utility'
Consumer Action is warning consumers about calls from scammers who claim to be representatives of the utility company. The scammers - Jan 30, 2018 Si recibe llamadas agresivas supuestamente de la compañía de servicios públicos, cuélgueles
Consumer Action le advierte al público sobre llamadas de estafadores que intentan hacerse pasar por representantes de compa - Jan 29, 2018 DEA calling? NO, it's a scam hitting doctors and consumers
Scam artists posing as U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents are calling physicians and consumers as part of a - Jan 29, 2018 Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week 2018
Tax identity theft happens when someone uses your Social Security number to get a tax refund or a job.  - Jan 26, 2018 La estafa contra usuarios de Netflix está de regreso...y ahora en español
La estafa tipo "phishing" de correos electrónicos falsos dirigidos a usuarios de Netflix está de - Jan 26, 2018 Netflix scammers are back—and now 'Se habla español'
The Netflix phishing scam is back. It was first spotted as early as a year ago, picked up steam last - Apr 24, 2017 Guard your Medicare number well!
Consumer Action reminds seniors to safeguard their Medicare numbers. Scammers use victims' Medicare numbers to commit fraud and steal - Feb 08, 2017 Marketers looking to make a buck off student loan borrowers
Consumer Action is warning consumers about mail solicitations on student loan consolidation and payment plans. The letters appear to - Nov 28, 2016 FCC warns of utility call scam
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has alerted consumers to be on the lookout for callers pretending to be utility company - Aug 03, 2016 Beware the 'National Consumer Protection Agency'
Consumer Action is warning consumers about a new twist on the government imposter and sweepstakes scam. Scam artists are calling - May 13, 2016 Beware of fake shopping websites
Many consumers have encountered problems with online orders from shopping sites that look like they are based in the U
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