Scams come in many variations. The stories might sound different but the motive is the same…to steal your money!

Never wire or send money to someone you don’t know Never buy gift cards to pay bills or taxes Never wire money, send gift cards, or mail cash Never wire money, send gift cards, or mail cash to claim a

Social Security Scam

Your phone rings. The caller ID says it’s the Social Security Administration. The person on the line says there’s a problem and you need to tell him your Social Security number – or else…

What Do You Do?

Never give personal information to unsolicited callers. Social Security will never call you asking for your Social Security

Beware of the Grandparent Scam, in which scam artists pose as your grandchild in trouble.

They pretend to be your grandchild calling in the middle of the night; They tell you they are in some sort of trouble; They plead with you to keep it a secret, not to tell their parents; They will often have a second person

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