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1. www.consumerreports.org › money › scams-fraudScam & Fraud Protection Guide - Consumer Reports

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   Jul 6, 2023 · Text scams, or “ smishing,” are overtaking phone call scams as criminals’ digital tool of choice, and now account for 22 percent of all fraud reports to the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel...

2. www.consumerreports.org › cro › robocallsRobocalls and Scams Now One-Third of All Calls - Consumer Reports

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   Oct 17, 2018 · Scammers can still spoof legitimate numbers. Instead of simply being alerted to incoming robocalls, a call-blocking app can intercept robocalls before they reach you, says Mahoney of...

3. www.consumerreports.org › consumer-protection › howHow to Identify a Phone Scam - Consumer Reports

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   Nov 2, 2015 · Impersonation fraud is rampant, but Consumer Reports explains how to identify a phone scam and tell when a call from "tech support" or the IRS is legitimate.

4. www.cbc.ca › news › businessFake websites for real companies are scamming Canadian ...

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   Mar 5, 2024 · Companies and anti-fraud professionals are warning consumers to watch for fake listings on search engines that redirect people to fraudulent versions of familiar companies and brands.

5. www.theglobeandmail.com › canada › article-top-scamsThe most common scams affecting Canadians in 2024

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   Jan 18, 2024 · In an attempt to stay up to date on the latest schemes, The Globe and Mail consulted anti-fraud experts and government agencies to put together a list of the most common scams currently taking...

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7. www.cbc.ca › news › businessTired of getting spam calls? Here's why you may never be rid ...

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   Jun 3, 2023 · Spam calls — or "scam calls" as they're also known — have become an infuriating part of life. By now, most people are well acquainted with fraudsters trying to dupe you out of your cash by...

8. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2021Unwanted calls: Just block ’em and report ’em | Consumer Advice

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   May 12, 2021 · Visit ftc.gov/calls to learn to block calls on your cell phone and home phone. The FTC continues to go after the companies and scammers behind these calls, so please report unwanted calls at donotcall.gov. If you’ve lost money to a scam call, tell us at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

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   Are text scams overtaking phone call scams?

   • Text scams, or “ smishing,” are overtaking phone call scams as criminals’ digital tool of choice, and now account for 22 percent of all fraud reports to the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel Network, which shares scam info with law enforcement agencies.

   Scam & Fraud Protection Guide - Consumer Reports

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   What if a number is reported as spam or a scam?

   • Like a built in app. Sure they'll be some fake or wrong numbers reported as spam, but they could just set a limit of a few thousand. If that many report the number as spam or a scam, block it. And the app should block any and all numbers blocked by the service. RMilesDon't us…

   Unwanted calls: Just block ’em and report ’em | Consumer Advice

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   How do I stop a scam call?

   • Here are three universal truths to live by: Visit ftc.gov/calls to learn to block calls on your cell phone and home phone. The FTC continues to go after the companies and scammers behind these calls, so please report unwanted calls at donotcall.gov. If you’ve lost money to a scam call, tell us at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

   Unwanted calls: Just block ’em and report ’em | Consumer Advice

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   How do I report a scam call?

   • The FTC continues to go after the companies and scammers behind these calls, so please report unwanted calls at donotcall.gov. If you’ve lost money to a scam call, tell us at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Your reports help us take action against scammers and illegal robocallers — just like we did in Operation Call It Quits.

   Unwanted calls: Just block ’em and report ’em | Consumer Advice

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   Can Canadians avoid online scams?

   • (Screenshot) Avoiding online scams is nothing new for many Canadians, but companies and anti-fraud professionals are warning consumers to watch for fake listings on search engines that try to redirect people to fraudulent versions of familiar companies and brands.

   Fake websites for real companies are scamming Canadian consumers and

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   Is a fake phone number a scam?

   • But it was an AI scam, the station says. Scammers can also “spoof”—or fake—phone numbers to make it seem as if they’re calling from a specific organization or area. For instance, a 202 area code (Washington, D.C.) might make a fake call from the IRS seem more credible.

   Scam & Fraud Protection Guide - Consumer Reports

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