Worried about consumer fraud? Here are tips on protecting yourself!
Some current frauds and scams
include:
- Fake invoice scams are a new phishing attempt to get consumers to click on a link, which may then install viruses or ransomware.
- Fraudulent emails claiming to be from government entities such as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Social Security Administration, the Secretary of State, and other government agencies claiming you owe money and will be jailed if you don’t pay immediately.
- IRS frauds and scams include fraudsters depositing invalid tax refunds into bank accounts, filing false returns using your personal data, and claiming to be part of a taxpayer advocacy panel in an attempt to obtain your personal data.
The Federal Reserve offers a variety of resources to assist consumers with identity theft, frauds, and scams.