Consumer Fraud Warning: Common Tactics to Watch For
Fraud prevention · Updated recently
Consumer fraud takes many forms, including impersonation scams, fake invoices,
investment fraud, and online marketplace deception.
Common tactics
- Urgency and fear-based messaging
- Requests for secrecy
- Unusual payment methods
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Staying protected
- Verify before paying or sharing information
- Pause before acting on urgent requests
- Report fraud attempts to authorities
Informational only.