How to tell the difference between a legitimate debt collector and scammers
Learn how to spot the warning signs of debt collection scams and ways to protect yourself.
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Spoil your grandkids, not scammers!
Beware of scammers pretending to be your grandchild, relative, or friend asking for help.
¡Consienta a sus nietos, no a los estafadores!
Esté alerta con estafadores haciéndose pasar por sus nietos, familiares o amigos para pedirle ayuda.
La cantidad de estafas con el número o beneficios del Seguro Social está en aumento
Sepa cómo protegerse usted y a otros de estafas con el Seguro Social usando nuestros manteles individuales gratuitos
Scams involving your Social Security number and benefits are on the rise
Learn how to protect yourself and others from Social Security scams with our free placemats.
This tax season, protect yourself from IRS imposter scams
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.
Financial institutions report widespread elder financial abuse
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.
Guard your new Medicare ID card to avoid fraud
Tips to help you protect yourself from Medicare ID fraud.
Guard your wallet as well as your heart: Romance scams
Tips to help you avoid romance scams.
Warning: Lottery scam using a CFPB employee’s name
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.