Military Consumer

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[Social Security OIG @TheSSAOIG]

Think that call is from the government? Think again.

Scammers use fear and urgency to trick people into sharing personal information or sending money.

Watch our latest Scam Alert. ⬇️
https://t.co/CYESKYiCwY

#ScamAlert #ScamSmart #SlamTheScam

[Veterans Affairs @DeptVetAffairs]

Spoofing Alert: Safeguard Your Info! Spoofing calls, texts, and emails are used to get your sensitive data. Verify businesses or agencies information first. Log in to accounts on verified apps and websites.

Learn about spoofing: https://t.co/GKwxkVBmFA

[Military Consumer @MilConsumer]

If you’re a childcare provider, you know parents might sometimes need to arrange for childcare in a pinch. But if you get an urgent message from someone who says they need childcare and will send you a check in advance, that’s likely a scammer: https://t.co/VDQDmjBpnN

[Military Consumer @MilConsumer]

A real FTC employee won’t text you their photo ID to “verify” their identity. Learn how this new FTC impersonator scam works: https://t.co/MR1Ig3AQtN

[Military Consumer @MilConsumer]

Some scammers don’t just go after money. They go after your hard-earned veterans benefits, too. Commissioner @MeadorFTC shares how to thank a veteran for their service by encouraging them to subscribe to https://t.co/nbkTXrjwOH to keep up with the latest scams. #militaryscams

[FTC @FTC]

A real FTC employee won’t text you their photo ID to “verify” their identity. But an FTC impersonator will. Report imposter scams at https://t.co/gGdaxxrxVw

[Military Consumer @MilConsumer]

Are you ready for hurricane season?
https://t.co/MkJLyI1Apx

[FTC @FTC]

Nonconsensual intimate images shared online can spread quickly and cause real harm. The law requires platforms to take down images and copies within 48 hours of your takedown request. If the platform doesn’t, tell the FTC. Help us hold platforms accountable. #TakeItDown

[FTC @FTC]

Medicare fraud affects everyone, so here’s what to know and do: https://t.co/rKkHXB9RAe

[IRStaxsecurity @IRStaxsecurity]

Scammers can be convincing when they impersonate government agencies like the #IRS by using fake names or spoofing caller IDs. Give your loved ones a hand by learning how to identify these scams and report them. https://t.co/SUyzJgBvOf #TaxSecurity #OlderAmericansMonth

[FTC @FTC]

#TAKEITDOWNAct requires covered platforms to give victims a way to quickly remove intimate images and videos shared without their consent—and the platforms must do so within 48 hours of a valid request. FTC collects reports about violations of the law at https://t.co/ozWyFhVDKb

[Military Consumer @MilConsumer]

Asked to enter your email address and password to open a party invite? That’s a scam: https://t.co/3rvUQTM3An

[Military Consumer @MilConsumer]

How are scammers trying to reach you? https://t.co/u2S4C5m0N7

[Military Consumer @MilConsumer]

Run a small business? Pay your bills, not scammers: https://t.co/tYP0WptxWd

[FTC @FTC]

What’s a good way to spot and avoid scams? Have a plan. FTC’s new Action Plan tells you what to do, who to call, and how to verify, all to avoid the scam. Listen as FTC Commissioner @MeadorFTC tells you about this helpful resource:

[Social Security OIG @TheSSAOIG]

🚨 Scam Smart Tip
Stay one step ahead of scammers.
#ScamSmart #FraudPrevention #SocialSecurity

[FTC @FTC]

What to know after the Canvas cyberattack: https://t.co/jMYOIlgGEY

[FTC @FTC]

It’s #OlderAmericansMonth! FTC Chairman @AFergusonFTC shares free FTC resources that can help you start a conversation about frauds and scams and how to avoid them. Take a listen and share this in your community:

[Military Consumer @MilConsumer]

Keep your personal information out of scammers’ hands, no matter where military life takes you. FTC staff shares how to protect against identity theft and what to do if it happens to you:
#federaltradecommission #identitytheft #militaryscams