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Scam Prevention
San Diego County District Attorney
Stay informed on scams circulating in San Diego County. Checkout the Don’t Get Hooked Toolkit and other resources that cover steps older adults can take to prevent and report scams.
Oasis Connections
Go through the Oasis Connections Guide to Online Safety and learn how avoid dangerous links, safely browse online, and more.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Read FTC’s most-up-to date information on consumer
coronavirus scams, and learn how to avoid and report scams.
Federal Drug Administration
www.fda.gov/consumers/health-fraud-scams
Health fraud scams can be found everywhere making claims to be a cure or a quick fix for health issues. Learn more about health fraud scams and how to avoid them.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFBP)
www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/fraud
CFPB offers educational tips and resources on how to protect yourself and others from financial scams. Visit the CFPB fraud and scams webpage to learn more.
Other Resources:
- Scam Alert – San Diego County Sheriff’s Department
- How to Spot Scams – San Diego Gas & Electric
- Social Security: Fraud and Prevention Reporting – Social Security Administration
- Tax Scams/Consumer Alerts – IRS
- Help Fight Medicare Fraud – Medicare.gov
- Scams and Frauds – USAGov
- Consumer Alerts – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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