Scams & Fraud Alerts
Types of scams and fraud alerts from the Office of Consumer Protection
Please be aware of the following scam & fraud alerts in our community:
Types of Scams
There are many types of scams. Click on the links below to find out how they work, how to avoid them, and what to do if you have experienced being scammed.
Social Security Scams
Fraud Affects Every Community: Imposter Scams (Spanish with English subtitles)
The first-person story of a woman who was harassed by scammers impersonating court officials and lawyers, who tried to coerce her into paying hundreds of dollars for a debt she didn’t owe.
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