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Money Publications
Money Scams and Frauds
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A Guide for Seniors: Protect Yourself Against Investment Fraud |
A Guide for Seniors: Protect Yourself Against Investment Fraud
View More Details  This booklet tells you how to check out an investment sales pitch for legitimacy, describes warning flags of fraud, types of fraud, and what to know about "senior" specialists and advisors. (Previous item number: 577X) Available: in print, as pdf Languages: English and Spanish Cost: Free |
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Check Overpayment Scams: Seller Beware |
Check Overpayment Scams: Seller Beware
View More Details Tips for avoiding being taken by scammers using counterfeit cashier's, personal, or corporate checks. Available: online, as pdf Languages: English and Spanish Cost: Free |
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Consumer Fraud by Phone or Mail: Know How to Protect Yourself |
Consumer Fraud by Phone or Mail: Know How to Protect Yourself
View More Details Protect yourself from boiler room fraud by learning to recognize fraudulent offers. Available: as pdf Languages: English and Spanish Cost: Free |
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Fighting Fraud 101: Smart Tips for Investors |
Fighting Fraud 101: Smart Tips for Investors
View More Details Scam artists often target Americans nearing, or in, retirement. The typical fraud victim is college-educated and financially savvy. This booklet will help you learn the psychology of a scam, and how to protect yourself. (Previous item number: 578X) Available: in print, as pdf Languages: English and Spanish Cost: Free |
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Identity Crisis... What to Do If Your Identity is Stolen |
Identity Crisis... What to Do If Your Identity is Stolen
View More Details Advice on dealing with identity theft. Available: online, as pdf Languages: English and Spanish Cost: Free |
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Identity Theft and Your Social Security Number |
Identity Theft and Your Social Security Number
View More Details Someone illegally using your Social Security number can steal your financial identity and your money. Find out how to prevent identify theft and how to report it if you suspect it. If you are a victim, learn how to get a new Social Security number. (Previous item number: 519X) Available: in print, online, as pdf Languages: English and Spanish Cost: Free |
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Identity Theft: What to Know, What to Do |
Identity Theft: What to Know, What to Do
View More Details Basic information on how to avoid and respond to identity theft. Available: online, as pdf Languages: English and Spanish Cost: Free |
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Looking to Earn Extra Income? Rule Helps You Avoid Bogus Business Opportunity Offers |
Looking to Earn Extra Income? Rule Helps You Avoid Bogus Business Opportunity Offers
View More Details Many business opportunity promotions are scams that take people's money up front and fail to deliver on the promises. Available: as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Ponzimonium: How Scam Artists Are Ripping Off America |
Ponzimonium: How Scam Artists Are Ripping Off America
View More Details Ponzimonium tells the fascinating stories of ten Ponzi schemes as well as includes a chapter containing the Red Flags of Fraud to help people avoid being scammed. Available: in print, as pdf Language: English Cost: $17.00 |
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Protect your Pocketbook: Tips to Avoid Financial Exploitation |
Protect your Pocketbook: Tips to Avoid Financial Exploitation
View More Details This brochure provides information and resources on avoiding financial exploitation for seniors and offers tips on how to stay safe. Available: as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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Safeguarding Your Child's Future |
Safeguarding Your Child's Future
View More Details Guide to help parents and guardians protect a child's information and repair damage caused by identity theft. (Previous item number: 119X) Available: in print, as pdf Language: English Cost: $4.00 |
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Taking Charge: What to Do If Your Identity is Stolen |
Taking Charge: What to Do If Your Identity is Stolen
View More Details Handbook with tips about protecting your information, and instructions, sample forms, and letters to help recover from theft. Available: as pdf Languages: English and Spanish Cost: Free |
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You Have the Power to Stop Identity Theft |
You Have the Power to Stop Identity Theft
View More Details Consumer guidance on how to stop electronic identity theft. Available: as pdf Language: English Cost: Free |
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