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This USA Government web site provides a list of common scams and frauds—avoiding scams and frauds could help people maintain their financial wellbeing.Summary
This US Government web page identifying common scams and frauds is well worth a look. Many of the scams listed are not necessarily unique to the USA and probably occur around the world. It is vital to bear in mind that this is not an inclusive list and that criminals, unfortunately, are always thinking up new ways to scam and defraud people. USA Gov list as follows:
- Coronavirus Scams, Rumors, and Price Gouging
- Telephone Scams
- Banking Scams
- Census-Related Fraud
- Government Grant Scams
- Investment Scams
- Lottery and Sweepstakes Scams
- Charity Scams
- Pyramid Schemes
- Ponzi Schemes
Think about these and any other types of frauds and scams and how best to avoid them. Worth noting that being aware of the different kinds of frauds and scams can help you to avoid them in the first place. Forewarned can sometimes mean that you are forearmed.
References
- Dec 2020 US Food and Drug Administration Health Fraud Scams
- Dec 2020 CU Management Seniors and Scams
- Jan 2021 Australian Competition Consumer Commission (ACC) Scam watch News and alerts
- Jan 2021 Australian Competition Consumer Commission (ACC) Scams Health & Medical Products
- Jan 2021 The Straits Times Scams
- Jan 2021 The Guardian ‘Don’t let your defences down’: the rise of investment scams (and how to avoid them)
