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Identity Theft
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What it is & how to stop it
Identity Theft
Identity theft occurs when someone uses another person's personal identifying information, such as a name, Social Security number, PIN number, or credit card number, without permission, to commit fraud. Identity theft is becoming more prevalent as the world moves into adopting digital tools. According to the Identity Theft Research Center, over 1.4 million individuals per year fall victim to this crime in the US alone.
PHONE SCAMS
SOCIAL SECURITY SCAMS
The Basics
UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS SCAMS
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types of scams
Knowing how scammers might try to bait you puts you one step ahead.
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common scams
PHONE SCAMS
SOCIAL SECURITY SCAMS
PHISHING SCAMS
UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS SCAMS
how to spot
Elder Abuse
Protect yourself or your loved ones by recognizing when something isn’t right.
What it is & how to stop it
Elder Abuse
Elder abuse can occur in many different forms. As a whole, elder abuse is a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person. This abuse can occur mentally, emotionally, physically, and often financially.