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

The CFPB offers four tips to help you avoid credit card fraud and protect your information.

Hay estafadores aprovechándose de ansiosos compradores de viviendas. Desconfíe de cualquier email que reciba con cambios de último minuto en las instrucciones para pagar o transferir el dinero del cierre.

Scammers are taking advantage of eager homebuyers. Beware of emails with last-minute changes to your payment or wire instructions. Follow a few easy steps to protect yourself and your life savings.

Order copies of the Aid & Attendance benefit scam prevention placemat for veterans in your community! 

The updated version of "Money Smart for Older Adults" curriculum is now available in Spanish. Share tips to help prevent elder financial exploitation with Spanish speakers in your community!

La versión actualizada del programa Money Smart para Adultos Mayores, está ahora disponible en español. ¡Ayude a compartir información en su comunidad para prevenir la explotación financiera de los adultos mayores!

Scammers are constantly finding new ways to steal money from their victims, and anyone can potentially be a target. The Bureau has online resources to help consumers prevent, recognize, and report scams and 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.