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IRS Scam

A phone call from a government employee asking for money or offering to give it away is a red flag! The government will never ask for money or give money away over the telephone.

Romance Scam

Matters of the heart can blur common sense. If you're asked to send money to a new acquaintance, often with a sense of urgency, be alert to this "red flag" - it may be a scam.

Person-in-Need Scam

Receiving a frantic phone call that involves a person in need can cause panic and confusion. Create a "red flag" by making sure family members can recognize these scams.

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Virtual Kidnapping Scam

The FBI is issuing a new warning across the country about a scam called “virtual kidnapping.” The dangerous hoax takes the horror of scams to a whole new level.

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