Results: 10 Ways to Avoid Fraud Part 1
Published on 12/12/2023
Scam artists in the U.S. & around the world defraud millions of people each year.
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With Internet phone services & other web technologies, it's tough to tell where someone is calling from. KNOW WHO YOU ARE DEALING WITH. Do you do online searches for the company name & websites? Yes
52%
1142 votes
No
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588 votes
Not Applicable
21%
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Con artists often insist that people wire money. Don't wire money to strangers, sellers, anyone who claims to be a relative, or friend in an emergency and wants to keep the request secret. Does this make you sad that the world has come to this? Yes
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1734 votes
No
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Do you read your monthly statements? Scammers steal account info. and run up charges or commit crimes in your name. If you see charges you do not recognize, contact immediately, your bank and card issuer. Yes
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No
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Not Applicable
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Do you give money to charities? After the aftermath of a disaster, give to an established charity rather than one that has sprung up overnight. Pop-up charities could be collecting the money to finance illegal activity. Yes
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No
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713 votes
Only to established charities
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1033 votes
Yes, disaster relief
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117 votes
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