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Financial Literacy

A guide for financial literacy tools and resources.

Frauds and Scams

Guides on Avoiding Scams and Frauds

How To Avoid a Scam (FTC)
Provides information on how to recognize, avoid, and reports scams to the FTC.
Resources to help you avoid scams (cfpb)
Provides specific information on common scams. Compiled by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Investor Alerts and Bulletins (SEC)
SEC Investor Alerts posts recent investment frauds and scams.
Common Scams and Frauds (USA.gov)
Find information on common scams and frauds that can happen to you.

Take Action

Report to help fight fraud (FTC)
Step-by-step guidance on reporting fraud to the FTC.
What To Do if You Were Scammed (FTC)
Find out what to do if you paid someone you think is a scammer, gave them some personal information, or if they have access to your phone or computer.