5 Ways to Avoid Travel Scams

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Lots of people go online to research the perfect vacation and fraudsters know it. Here are 5 ways to make sure the vacation you booked via the internet will actually happen.

How to Avoid Gift Card Scams

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Gift cards are a popular choice for gift-giving but do you know how to spot one that’s been compromised? Here are 5 easy tips on how to avoid scams when buying a gift card.

The Oak Ridge Boys Warn You to Beware of Scams

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Country music’s Oak Ridge Boys have partnered with AARP's Fraud Watch Network and the Department of Justice in a new public service announcement to alert consumers about scams and resources available through our Fraud Resource Center.

5 Tips to Avoid Medical Equipment Scams

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Scammers target people with medical equipment sales to defraud Medicare out of billions of dollars. Use these expert tips to keep your finances and personal medical information secure.

4 Easy Tips for Avoiding Health Insurance Scams

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Scammers use high-pressure sales pitches, realistic government titles and bargains to tempt consumers into purchasing fake insurance plans. But these four easy tips will help you to avoid fraudsters.

4 Easy Tips to Protect Your Social Security Information

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Scammers and robocallers often disguise themselves as government officials or use titles that seem trustworthy. Be skeptical of their tactics and protect your Social Security information with the help of these four tips.

Are You Vulnerable to Medical Identity Theft?

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Don’t fall for promises of free health services in exchange for your medical information; that can leave your medical identity vulnerable for theft. Here are four quick tips on how to keep your medical identity from scammers.

Shimon Richmond Gives Advice on How to Prevent Medicare Fraud

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Federal investigator Shimon Richmond shares his tips on how Medicare beneficiaries can protect themselves from Medicare scams.

Are You Being Targeted for Utility Scams?

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Free service repairs and refund promises in exchange for your banking information are tempting tricks impostors use in scams. Impostors can turn more threatening, with claims to turn off your utilities. Look out for these tricks from scammers.

Are You Being Targeted for Debt Relief Scams?

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Guarantees to stop collection calls, a fishy program enrollment process and the promise of removing negative credit information are often red flags from scammers. Here are four ways to avoid debt relief scams.

Home Improvement Scams

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Homeowners know it’s not uncommon to have contractors show up on their doorstep uninvited — especially after a major storm or natural disaster. Here are three ways to spot a home repair scam in the making.