Financial Literacy: Frauds & Scams

FBI's list of popular money scams

Detailed types of telephone scams to be aware of

Latest money scams or browse by topic

Features resources that help explain the basics of fraud and define key terms, as well as how-to guides

Resources and tips on protecting your privacy and identity online

Directions on how to report identity theft; also features a recovery plan and FTC supported forms and letter used to recover after identity theft

Credit freezes and fraud alerts can protect you from identity theft or prevent further misuse of your personal information if it was stolen. Some options are fraud alerts, credit freezes (restricts access to your credit report), extended fraud alerts (available to people who have had their identity stolen and completed an FTC identity theft report), and active duty alerts (for active duty service members) (Source: BRASS Libguide on financial literacy)

Promotes openness and diversity of the Internet; encourages the development of noncommercial, public interest programming

Advocacy organization working to advance pro-consumer policy on a variety of issues

Publisher of Consumer Reports; independent, nonprofit testing and information organization serving consumers

Promotes the welfare of consumers, wage earners, and income recipients least able to protect themselves

The FTC's mission is to protect consumers and competition by preventing anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices through law enforcement, advocacy, and education without unduly burdening legitimate business activity.