Scams & Schemes: Be on the lookout for fraud

It’s a scam or scheme to obtain money or something of value from you when a person or company offers a product, service or investment opportunity that does not live up to its claims.

Criminals use unscrupulous business tactics like social engineering methods to manipulate people into giving their confidential information like passwords, bank information or computer access to install malicious software.  Though the types of information these criminals want can vary, their goal is the same. 

Common scams & schemes

Some of the most common types of scams and schemes are: 

• Telemarketing Fraud
• Mail and Internet Fraud
• Home Improvement Fraud
• Phishing Scams
• Malware
• Advance Fee Scheme