Scams and Fraud

Learn how to protect yourself from bogus business opportunities.

Learn how to protect yourself from card skimmers.

Find tips on how to give wisely to charities and avoid charity fraud.

Consumers should be aware of fraudulent websites that promise concealed weapon licenses for Florida. 

Learn how to protect yourself from credit repair scammers. 

 Emergency scams play on the emotions of parents, grandparents or other family members in an attempt to rob them of money.

E-skimming happens when a hacker inserts malicious credential-stealing software into a retailer’s website.

Learn how to protect yourself against sweepstakes and lottery scams. 

Learn how to protect yourself from government imposters.

Find information about how to protect yourself and your family from identity theft, including child identity theft.

Learn about common scams targeting military members and how to protect yourself.

These scams typically occur when someone asks you to help them transfer funds or deposit a check in exchange for money. 

Online shopping scams involve scammers pretending to be legitimate online sellers.

 Payday loans can be extremely expensive, making it a costly investment if you are unable to pay the loan off quickly.

Scammers commonly use the internet to commit fraud through unsolicited emails. 

Learn how to avoid phone scams and what to do if you become a victim.

A romance scam occurs when a criminal creates a fake online identity and uses it to gain the affection and trust of a victim.

Beware of “fly-by-night” contractors who take deposits before starting work or take final payment before finishing the job. 

Tax season presents a perfect opportunity for identity thieves.

Telemarketing fraud robs Americans of more than $40 billion annually.

Educate yourself on common travel scams to avoid becoming a victim.