Protect Yourself from Frauds and Scams (insurance, ATM, credit card)

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Frauds and scams come in a variety of forms--insurance fraud, ATM fraud, credit card scams, scholarship scams, and the list goes on and on. Learn more about frauds and scams so that you don't become a victim.

How to Protect Yourself Against Consumer Frauds and Scams

• Banking and ATM Frauds -- Protect your money from scams using your ATM and payment accounts
• Credit Card Scams -- Protecting your credit from frauds and scams.
• Education Frauds -- Avoid scholarship and financial aid frauds and scams.
• Insurance Fraud -- Advice on how to avoid insurance fraud.
• Internet Fraud -- Web resources to help you report and learn about internet fraud
• Investment Fraud -- Avoid investment fraud by being aware of the warning signs.
• Phone Scams -- How to avoid telephone billing fraud, cramming and slamming.
• Report Consumer Frauds -- Guidance on what to do if you believe that a consumer protection law has been broken or if you believe that you were sold fraudulent or unsafe goods.
• Stopping Fraud -- Warning signs to look for to avoid fraud when considering a purchase.
• Types of Scams and Fraud

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Keep in mind the safety precautions that can effectively protect your identity from frauds and scams. One is to always be wary of to whom you give your credit card information to. Do not give your information via the phone and to unknown emails which request for your information. Second, transact with reputable companies as well which have a secured payment gateway. Third, choose which ATM machines to use. Check your credit and debit cards in ATM machines situated in reputable areas, where there are a lot of people and police officers roaming.

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