Fraud, Scams, and Identity Theft

Fraud, scams and identity theft are too common a part of life. It’s important to be vigilant and not to be compromised by suspicious behavior or deception.

If something doesn’t seem right or you notice errors in your accounts, don’t wait. Get help right away.

Books  

Credit Repair by Amy Loftsgordon

The Less People Know About Us by Axton Betz-Hamilton   

Long-term Care by J.L. Matthews

Pogue’s Basics:  Money by David Pogue

Rossen to the Rescue by Jeff Rossen

Swiped by Adam Levin

Your Score by Anthony Davenport

 

 

Organizations That Detect and Prevent Fraud 

American Association of Retired Persons | AARP

• • Scams and fraud  
  • Identity theft   

Better Business Bureau | BBB

Consumer Federal Trade Commission | CFTC

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau  

Illinois Attorney General  

Federal Bureau of Investigation    

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation | FDIC

Federal Trade Commission | FTC

HelpWithMyBank.gov

Internal Revenue Service | IRS

Social Security Administration | SSA

US Department of the Treasury 

USA.gov Fraud and Scams    

 

Movies and streaming

Why Credit Card Theft Hasn’t Stopped in the US | CNBC

Grandparent Scams: How Fraudsters Steal Millions From the Elderly Each Year | Forbes

 

 

Articles

14 Top Scams To Watch Out For in 2023 | AARP

“Biggest Fraud in a Generation”: The Looting of the COVID Relief Plan Known as PPP | NBC

COVID-19 Robocall Scams | FCC

How To Tell If Someone Is Using Your Identity | FTC

Preventing Mortgage Fraud | Freddie Mac

10 Things To Do If Your Identity Is Stolen | US News and World Report

Top 10 Financial Scams Targeting Older Adults | National Council on Aging