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New FTC data show people have lost billions to social media scams. Social media was the costliest fraud contact method in 2025 and reported losses increased eightfold since 2020: https://t.co/1Qfly58uDa
Join @consumeraction for an upcoming webinar, "Not Buying It: Protecting consumers from deceptive ads and misinformation." Learn how you can help protect yourself, your family and community.
June 30, 2026 at 1:00 pm EDT
Register: https://t.co/2Mr1qwa5x2
Get ready for Medicare Fraud Prevention Week, June 1-5. Join us in the fight against Medicare fraud. Visit ACL’s MFPW webpage to access ready-to-share resources, including graphics, videos, and social media content. https://t.co/sB3BZcQMNU #MFPW#MedicareFraudPreventionWeek
2/Our team will be one of many ready to connect you with services our offices can deliver for you – all in one place. To RSVP and learn more about our resource fair, check out the link below:
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1/ Need help with a local, state, or federal issue? Then join us at Maryland’s Third Congressional District Constituent Resource Fair hosted by @RepSarahElfreth on Thursday, May 28th at 5:30 PM!
Dealing with Debt Collectors: Get a call from someone claiming to be a debt collector, and it’s easy to panic. Is the caller a legit or a scammer? It’s important to know the rules and your rights. https://t.co/U1ykoj9ah7
Medicare won’t call you unless you contact Medicare first.
Phone scammers try to pose as Medicare to steal your Medicare Number, birthdate, or Social Security Number. If you’re not sure about a caller, hang up and report it to 1-800-MEDICARE. https://t.co/h92HXu5rLw
Attention: Scam Alert! The State of Oregon has alerted Maryland agencies about a workers’ compensation scam targeting injured Spanish-speaking workers. Read more here: https://t.co/yalk66J5sL
AI can remove all the red flags. Always remember "Pause. Question. Protect." We are the last line of defense against these criminals. Watch as
@OpShamrock explains how AI can turbocharge criminal activity. https://t.co/3atWRVRKCf...
Government imposter scams are on the rise. Beware of fraudsters posing as @CFTC officials. If they do any of the following, it’s a scam! Read more tips at https://t.co/1vRidMnMlt.
World conflicts & AI-fueled scams are making travel harder than ever. Our next guest on @MyConsumerpedia is @chriselliotts, founder of @elliottdotorg. We break down today's travel challenges & how to navigate them while getting the best prices. Listen now!
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Learn from local experts on how to get and read your credit report, understand your credit score, dispute errors, and how to freeze your credit. Understand your rights a consumer when dealing with creditors, debt collectors and data furnishers. Details below 👇
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