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Be ready. Be aware. Tips
Avoid common scams with these tips.
Do you talk to someone on the phone every day?
Feeling socially isolated can make you more susceptible to scams.
Older AmericansWere you asked to send money?
Legitimate lotteries will never ask you to send money in order to claim a prize. If it sounds too good to be true, it’s probably a scam.
Mail FraudDid you sign your credit card?
Sign new credit cards received through the mail immediately—before someone else does.
Financial FraudIs your Social Security card in your wallet?
It’s dangerous to carry your Social Security card. A lost wallet could mean a lost identity.
Identity TheftIs your child safe?
Know who communicates with your child online and monitor their computer usage.
Child SafetyReport a crime
Are you a victim or have you witnessed a mail-related crime? Alert Postal Inspectors to the problem and prevent others from being victimized.
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