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.
Coronavirus Scams & Information
- Coronavirus: Scammers follow the headlines (FTC)
- FBI Sees Rise in Fraud Schemes Related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
- COVID Scams in Albuquerque
- Beware of Fraudulent Coronavirus Tests, Vaccines and Treatments
- Report fraudulent COVID-19 products to [email protected]
Stimulus Payment Information
- Are you concerned that an identity thief stole your stimulus check?
- Stimulus Payments on Prepaid Cards
- Prepaid Card Stimulus Money Alert
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.
How to Report Fraud
(ReportFraud.ftc.com)
Steps for reporting scams and fraud to the Federal Trade Commission.
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