How to avoid falling victim to scams, and where to get help

(Raleigh, NC – November 11, 2025) Millions of Americans are targeted by scammers every day, and some end up sharing sensitive information or sending money to fraudsters. The Preventing, Reporting, and Responding to Scams fact sheet provides the steps you need to take if you find yourself in a similar situation. It includes information on how to request credit reports, when to file a report and contact a lawyer. Information is available in both English and Spanish.

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