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CURRENT "RED FLAG" COMPANIES

These company/entity names are currently being frequently used by scammers to pretend they are an authority figure. If you think you're talking to one of these, stop and think carefully before proceeding!!

AMAZON
EBAY
FBI
FEDEX
IRS
MCAFEE
MICROSOFT
NORTON
PAYPAL
UPS
USPS

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ARTICLES & OTHER RESOURCES

FTC Warns College Students of Unpaid Tuition Scams

This nasty Android trojan is hijacking calls to your bank and sending them to hackers — how to stay safe

Gmail Account Takeover: Super Realistic AI Scam Call

The Terrifying Way A New Email Scam Is Stealing People's Money

A Romance Scam Turns Tragic - A Postal Inspection Service True Crime Story

For illegal robocallers, the goal isn't always getting you to answer. Sometimes, it's getting you to call back.

Are older adults more vulnerable to scams? What psychologists have learned about who’s most susceptible, and when

Many Americans Worry About Becoming Scam Victims, New Report Finds

Scammers love impersonating these 5 major brands to steal your money

AI-powered scams and what you can do about them

Red flags to help you stay ahead of scammers

The Cybercriminal Mind: Fireside Chat with the FBI's Mitchell Thompson

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