Fraud Awareness Center
Helping You Stay One Step Ahead
Your financial security starts with knowledge. Explore common scams, prevention tips, and simple steps to help keep your identity and finances safe.
Common Scams & Info
Data breach response
Learn the essential steps to secure your accounts, protect your credit, and reduce your risk of identity theft after your personal information has been exposed.
Recovery and resource
Follow this simple timeline to secure your accounts, protect your identity, and reduce the impact of fraud
Phishing and smishing scams
Scammers use fake emails and text messages to create urgency. Learn how to spot phishing and smishing scams before they steal your information.
Tax-Related Identity scams
Learn how scammers file fraudulent tax returns and the simple steps you can take to prevent becoming a victim
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Scammers know that tax issues can create anxiety, and they use that fear to trick people into sharing personal information, sending money, or clicking malicious links.
Government impersonation scams
Scammers often pose as trusted government agencies to steal money and personal information. They use phone calls, emails, text messages, and social media to create a sense of urgency and pressure victims into acting quickly.
Elder Financial Exploitation
Financial exploitation often involves family members, caregivers, or trusted individuals. Learn how to recognize the warning signs and protect your financial independence.
Romance & Grandparent Scams
Scammers use love, fear, and fake emergencies to pressure victims into sending money. Learn how to recognize the warning signs and protect yourself and your loved ones.
Investment & Crypto Scams
Learn how scammers use promises of guaranteed returns and cryptocurrency opportunities to steal money—and how to protect your financial future.
Credit freezes
Learn how a free credit freeze can stop criminals from opening new accounts in your name—and why everyone should consider freezing their credit.
The IP PIN program
Learn how a free six-digit IRS PIN can help prevent scammers from filing a fraudulent tax return in your name. or One simple security feature can add an extra layer of protection to your identity and your tax refund.