Scams and fraud
Do you want to report a scam? Answer a few questions to learn which government agency can help. And learn about identity theft and social security scams, and how to report them.
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Where to report a scam
AdvertisementHave you experienced a scam and want to report it? Just answer a few questions to learn how to report the scam to the right place.
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Identity theft
Learn what identity theft is, its warning signs, and how to protect yourself. Find out how to report identity theft if your information gets stolen.
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Imposter scams
Imposter scammers pretend to be from the IRS or Social Security, a business, or a charity. They want you to trust them so they can steal your personal information and money.
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Unemployment scams
Scammers are filing unemployment benefits using other people's names and personal information. Learn how to protect yourself and your benefits from this type of identity theft.
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Learn about your credit report and how to get a copy
Credit reports list a history of your finances. Learn how to request credit reports, what information they include, and how lenders and other organizations may use them.
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