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1. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2023Did you get a letter from a “lawyer” about cashing in on ...

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   Aug 18, 2023 · You can’t cash in on a stranger’s life insurance policy — even if a lawyer says you can. The FTC has heard reports from people in Korean, Vietnamese, and Latino communities who got letters in the mail from a supposed “lawyer” in Canada. The letter looks like it’s from a law firm and offers an “easy way” to get money using someone else’s life insurance policy. But it’s a ...

2. www.consumeraffairs.com › news › this-letter-from-aThis letter from a 'lawyer' is just the latest scam

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   Aug 24, 2023 · Due to your (supposedly) similar last name and nationality, the "lawyer" can add your name to the policy and divide the money among you, their law firm, and a charity. The only thing you need to ...

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3. www.snopes.com › list › 5-online-scams-to-watch-out-for20 Online Scams to Watch Out For - Snopes.com

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   Mar 7, 2024 · Trust only emails from their official addresses to stay safe. 8. McDonald's "You Have Been Selected" Scam. In February 2022, a scam email made the rounds, pretending to offer an "exclusive reward ...

4. www.justice.gov › usao-ndga › prDozens charged in Atlanta-based money laundering operation ...

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   Mar 13, 2020 · Federal agents have arrested twenty-four individuals for their involvement in a large-scale fraud and money laundering operation that targeted citizens, corporations, and financial institutions throughout the United States. Business email compromise schemes, romance fraud scams, and retirement account scams, among other frauds, duped numerous victims into losing more than $30

5. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2023Scammers impersonate well-known companies, recruit for fake ...

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   Aug 8, 2023 · Contact the company directly using a phone number you know to be legitimate — not one you got from the “recruiter.” Or go to the company’s website. If you can’t confirm the job is real, it could be a scam. The FTC has resources to help you spot job scams. If you spot a scam, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

6. www.bbb.org › scamtrackerFind and Report a Scam | Better Business Bureau

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   Search our database to see if a similar scam has been reported. In 2023, alone, we estimate BBB Scam Tracker helped consumers avoid losing $24.3 million to scammers. Look Up a Scam.

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   Is a 'lawyer' letter a scam?

   • The FTC has heard reports from people in Korean, Vietnamese, and Latino communities who got letters in the mail from a supposed “lawyer” in Canada. The letter looks like it’s from a law firm and offers an “easy way” to get money using someone else’s life insurance policy. But it’s a scam. Here’s how to spot it.

   Did you get a letter from a “lawyer” about cashing in on someone else’s

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   Is a life insurance lawyer a scam?

   • There is no lawyer. It’s a scammer. And if you email them, they’ll ask for personal information. Or money. Or both. And that life insurance payout? It doesn’t exist. If you get one of these letters: Don’t respond. Never share your information with someone who contacts you and says they need it.

   Did you get a letter from a “lawyer” about cashing in on someone else’s

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   Is it a scam to hang up on a phone?

   • “Don’t hang up. ” That’s a scam. If someone wants to keep you on the phone while you go withdraw or transfer money, buy gift cards, or anything else they’re asking you to do: that’s a scammer. DO hang up. And here’s a list of things that only scammers will tell you to do: “ Move your money to protect it” is a scam.

   Sure ways to spot a scammer | Consumer Advice - Federal Trade Commi…

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   Where can I read online articles about scams?

   • There are online articles about scams that target your business, how to protect customers' personal information, what to do in case of a data breach, and more. Read the articles online, download and print copies for employees, or order free print copies at www.ftc.gov/bulkorder.

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8. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2024Sure ways to spot a scammer | Consumer Advice

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   The minute someone tells you to lie to anyone — including bank tellers or investment brokers — stop. It’s a scam. “Don’t trust anyone. They’re in on it.”. That’s a scam. Scammers want to cut you off from anyone who might slow you down. “Do [this] or you’ll be arrested.”. That’s a scam. Any threat like this is a lie.