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  1. Common Frauds and Scams — FBI

    Learn about common scams and crimes and get tips to help you avoid becoming a victim.

  2. What Is Scamming and How Do You Legally Define It?

    Aug 18, 2025 · Understand what scamming legally means, its core elements, and how to recognize deceptive practices to protect yourself.

  3. Scams | Consumer Advice

    Learn about the latest scams, and get advice to help you avoid, report, and recover from them.

  4. How To Avoid a Scam | Consumer Advice

    Recognizing these common signs of a scam could help you avoid one.

  5. Scams and Safety — FBI

    Getting educated and taking a few basic steps may keep you from becoming a victim of crime and fraud.

  6. 12 Tools Scammers Use to Commit Online and Phone Fraud - AARP

    Feb 2, 2020 · Fraudsters have a wealth of resources at their disposal to help them scam unknowing consumers. Watch out for these common tactics used in fraud.

  7. Scam - Wikipedia

    Political cartoon by J. M. Staniforth: Herbert Kitchener attempts to raise £100,000 for a college in Sudan by calling on the name of C. G. Gordon A scam, or a confidence trick (shortened to con), is an …

  8. Modern Scam Methods and How They Work - UpCounsel

    Apr 23, 2025 · Learn about scam methods like phishing, tech fraud, and donation scams. Understand red flags and how to avoid being targeted by modern scams.

  9. What You Need To Know About Online Scamming and the Law

    May 19, 2025 · Online scamming is a growing threat, with billions lost annually to schemes like phishing, fake job offers, and fraudulent health care services. Scammers often exploit trust and urgency to …

  10. Scams have grown more sophisticated, but people are fighting back

    Apr 18, 2026 · Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?