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Fraud is deliberate misrepresentation that causes a person or business to suffer damages, often in the form of monetary losses through deception or concealment.

Pyramid Schemes

Pyramid Schemes

Pyramid schemes now come in so many forms that they may be difficult to recognize immediately. However, they all share one overriding characteristic.

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Predatory Loans & Practices

Predatory Loans & Practices

Schemes and scams that target the Latino community: Payday loans, cash advances, auto leading scams and car title loans.

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Identity Theft

Identity Theft

Identity theft happens when someone uses information about you without your permission.

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Malware

Malware

Malware is short for “malicious software."  It includes viruses and spyware that get installed on your computer, phone, or mobile device without your consent.

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Phishing

Phishing

When internet defrauders impersonate a business to trick you into giving out your personal information, it is called phishing.

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