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They're preying on your situation

Scams that take advantage of a difficult moment, like your generosity after a disaster, confusion about health insurance, or stress about debt.

Charity & Disaster Relief Scams

A request for donations to a charity that might not be real

Medicare & Health Insurance Scams

Someone claiming to be from Medicare is asking for your personal information

Debt Collection & Loan Scams

Someone is threatening you about a debt you may not owe, or offering a guaranteed loan

Companies used in exploitation scams

If you were contacted about a specific company, start there — each guide says what that company will never ask you for, and how to report it to them directly.

  • Medicare scamsGovernment
  • Capital One scamsBanks
  • Xfinity scamsTelecom
  • Spectrum scamsTelecom
  • Utility Companies scamsTelecom
  • Discover scamsBanks
  • Department of Education scamsGovernment
  • CVS Pharmacy scamsRetail
  • Walgreens scamsRetail
  • Nextdoor scamsMarketplaces
  • Experian scamsBanks
  • Equifax scamsBanks
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Companies impersonated

  • Medicare
  • Capital One
  • Xfinity
  • Spectrum
  • Utility Companies
  • Discover
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  • Threats
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