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Scammers take advantage of people during stressful times. Protect yourself and loved ones by learning the warning signs of disaster-related scams and sharing new CFPB placemats and related handouts.

Learn about the consumer protection laws that keep servicemembers and military families safe from financial fraud and unfair or abusive practices.

We’re pleased to announce the release of the Elder Fraud Prevention and Response Networks Development Guide to help stakeholders bring community members together in the fight against elder financial exploitation.

为庆祝美国年长者月，我们根据受欢迎的预防诈骗餐垫系列，推出新版可下载宣传手册和活动表单。

Trong tháng tôn vinh Người Cao Tuổi ở Hoa Kỳ, chúng tôi sẽ phát hành các bản thông báo và phiếu tóm tắt thông tin mới có thể tải về tương tự như bộ tấm lót bàn ăn chia sẻ cách thức chống lừa đảo đang phổ biến.

Para sa buwan ng mga Matatandang Amerikano, inilabas namin ang mga bagong handout [pinamimigay] na maaaring i-download at mga sheet ng gawain batay sa sikat na serye ng placemat [patungan ng plato].

我們為美國老年人月推出了新版可下載傳單及活動單，內容取自廣受歡迎的詐騙預防桌墊系列。

For Older Americans month, we are releasing new downloadable handouts and activity sheets based on the popular fraud prevention placemat series.

Para celebrar el mes del Adulto Mayor, publicamos nuevos folletos y hojas con actividades basados en la popular serie de manteles individuales para la prevención del fraude.

If you or a loved one needs help with errands, watch out for scammers.

Si usted o un ser querido necesita ayuda con las diligencias cotidianas, esté pendiente de los estafadores.

Cuando los cobradores le contactan, usted podría no saber si se trata de uno legítimo o de alguien tratando de estafarle.

Las estafas con el Seguro Social son el tipo más común de fraude y los estafadores están mejorando sus trucos que ahora incluyen llamadas telefónicas, emails y mensajes de texto. Le mostramos las señales que debe observar para protegerse usted y a sus seres queridos.

Social Security scams are the most common form of fraud and scams, and scammers are evolving their tactics to include phone, email, and text. Here are the signs to watch for and how you can protect yourself and loved ones.

Learn how to spot the warning signs of debt collection scams and ways to protect yourself.

Beware of scammers pretending to be your grandchild, relative, or friend asking for help.  

Esté alerta con estafadores haciéndose pasar por sus nietos, familiares o amigos para pedirle ayuda.

Sepa cómo protegerse usted y a otros de estafas con el Seguro Social usando nuestros manteles individuales gratuitos

Learn how to protect yourself and others from Social Security scams with our free placemats. 

Ni el gobierno federal, ni sus empleados le solicitarán a usted que envíe dinero para obtener un premio. Tampoco le llamarán por teléfono para amenazarle con enviarlo a la cárcel o con demandarle si usted no paga una deuda. Aprenda a protegerse contra las estafas de impostores.

Help older adults in your community learn the difference between communications from the IRS and a scammer. Order the Bureau’s free IRS Scam placemat today.

The Bureau released a report about key facts, trends, and patterns revealed in Suspicious Activity Reports—or SARs—filed by banks, credit unions, casinos, and other financial services providers from 2013-2017. This first-ever public analysis provides a chance to better understand elder fraud and to find ways to improve prevention and response.

Tips to help you protect yourself from Medicare ID fraud.

Tips to help you avoid romance scams. 

We are alerting people of a lottery scam using a CFPB employee’s name. We also have tips to help you avoid falling victim to imposter scams.