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General Info (6)+

• OnGuardOnline.Gov

  Provides practical tips from the government and the tech industry to help you be on guard against internet fraud, secure your computer and protect your personal information. Read More

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  Federal Trade Commission

• Avoiding Scams - Information for Recent Refugees and Immigrants

  Have you recently arrived in United States? Whether you’re looking for a job, going through the immigration process, or just figuring out how things work, it’s important to be able to spot scams. Use the resources on this page to help you spot, avoid and report scams – and find the right kind of help. Read More

  By:

  Federal Trade Commission

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  Spanish / Español

• Credit and Debit Card Scams

  0810EN - General information about credit and debit card scams: how to avoid them and what to do if you think you are a victim. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• Scam-proof your doorstep

  Nowadays, you can encounter a scam artist just about anywhere — online, over the phone and even at your door. Here are a few ruses that might come a’ knocking, and tips to avoid getting taken. Read More

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  Federal Trade Commission

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  Spanish / Español

• Shopping for Money Wire Transfers

  Learn about how to avoid money wire transfer fraud and hidden fees and costs. Read More

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  National Consumer Law Center

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  Spanish / Español

  Korean / 한국어

  Russian / Pусский

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

  Chinese / 中文

• Work at Home Schemes

  When money's tight, work-at-home opportunities can sound like just the thing to make ends meet. Some even promise a refund if you don't succeed. But the reality is many of these jobs are scams. Read More

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  Federal Trade Commission

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  Spanish / Español

Filing a Complaint (2)+

• ConsumerFinance.gov

  We are the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a U.S. government agency that makes sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat you fairly. On this site you can file a consumer complaint and learn about how to make good financial decisions. Read More

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  Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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  Spanish / Español

• Filing a Consumer Complaint with the Attorney General's Office

  The AG's web site provides information on resolving consumer complaints and how to file a complaint in the event your problem cannot be resolved. Read More

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  Washington State Attorney General

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  Spanish / Español

Immigrants & Consumer Fraud (1)+

• Shopping for Money Wire Transfers

  Learn about how to avoid money wire transfer fraud and hidden fees and costs. Read More

  By:

  National Consumer Law Center

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

  Korean / 한국어

  Russian / Pусский

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

  Chinese / 中文

Seniors & Consumer Fraud (2)+

• Senior Fraud

  Consumers lose billions of dollars each year to fraud. People over age 50 are especially vulnerable and account for over half of all victims, according to a study conducted by AARP. People who commit these types of crimes, “con criminals,” often target older people knowing they have spent a lifetime earning their savings. Con criminals go wherever they can to find money to steal. They use everyday tools—the mailbox, the telephone, the Internet—to reach into your pocketbook. Read More

  By:

  Washington State Attorney General

• Senior Money Project

  Helpful video series on reverse mortgages/equity, scams, identity theft and estate planning and many other resources to help seniors make good financial decisions. Read More

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