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Why Report Fraud? How Your Story Helps Stop Scammers (FTC Video Guide)
An FTC video on why reporting scams matters, even if you didn’t lose money. Plus exactly how and where to report different kinds of fraud.
Pass It On: How to Start a Conversation About Scams (FTC Video Guide)
An FTC video on why sharing what you know about scams protects friends and family. Plus easy conversation starters for parents, grandparents, and neighbors.
How IdentityTheft.gov Helps You Report and Recover From Identity Theft (FTC Video Guide)
An FTC video on IdentityTheft.gov, the free government site for reporting identity theft and getting a personal recovery plan. Plus the first steps to take.
Got a Data Breach Notice? What to Do Next (FTC Video Guide)
An FTC video on what to do after your information is exposed in a data breach. Plus a step-by-step plan based on what was exposed.
Hacked Email: What to Do Next (FTC Video Guide)
An FTC video on recovering a hacked email account. Plus our step-by-step recovery checklist, including the hidden settings hackers change.
Caller ID Spoofing: How to Stop Calls From Fake Numbers (FTC Video Guide)
An FTC video on caller ID spoofing, where scammers fake the name or number you see. Learn why a local number can still be a scam and how to block…
How to Stop Unwanted Calls on Your Mobile Phone (FTC Video Guide)
An FTC video on blocking unwanted calls on a cell phone with call-blocking apps, carrier tools, and phone settings. Plus a simple setup checklist.
Hang Up on Social Security Scam Calls (FTC Video Guide)
In this FTC video, older adults describe Social Security imposter calls that threatened arrest. Learn how the scam works, how to take control back, and where to report it.
Online Romance Scams: When a New Match Asks for Money (FTC Video Guide)
An FTC video on romance scams, where an online match keeps finding reasons to need money. Plus the warning signs and how to help a loved one who may be…
How to Avoid a Tech Support Scam: One Retiree’s Story (FTC Video Guide)
An FTC video in which a retiree describes falling for a fake virus pop-up, and why talking about it helped. Plus what to do if you gave a stranger remote…
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Scams & Fraud
Why Report Fraud? How Your Story Helps Stop Scammers (FTC Video Guide)
Pass It On: How to Start a Conversation About Scams (FTC Video Guide)
Caller ID Spoofing: How to Stop Calls From Fake Numbers (FTC Video Guide)
How to Stop Unwanted Calls on Your Mobile Phone (FTC Video Guide)
Hang Up on Social Security Scam Calls (FTC Video Guide)
Online Security
How IdentityTheft.gov Helps You Report and Recover From Identity Theft (FTC Video Guide)
Got a Data Breach Notice? What to Do Next (FTC Video Guide)
Hacked Email: What to Do Next (FTC Video Guide)
Four Simple Steps to Protect Your Family Online (CISA Video Guide)
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