General Information about Scams
- Scam Glossary – Key terms and general description of various types of scams- FTC (US GOV)
- Glossary of Scam and Fraud Technology- AARP – free on website
- Avoiding and Reporting Scams – Information on current scams- FTC (US GOV)
- 12 Tools in a Fraudster’s Toolbox – AARP- free on website
- 8 Red Flags to Help Identify Scams – PUC South Dakota
- BBB Tip: 10 steps to avoid scams – Better Business Bureau
- Avoiding Scams and Scammers – (FDIC) (US GOV)
- What are some common types of scams? – CFPB (US GOV)
- Avoid Common Scams with AARP’s Fraud Resource Center – Subscription Required
- AARP Scams and Frauds – AARP- free on website
Credit Bureaus, Checking Your Credit Report, Suspected Identity Theft
- List of Consumer Reporting Companies, and general information – Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (US GOV)
- Equifax – homepage
- Transunion – homepage
- Experian – homepage
- Free Annual Credit Report – AnnualCreditReport.com
- Note: checking your report at this site will not impact your credit score.
- Credit Report Errors
- Disputing Errors on Your Credit Reports – FTC (US GOV)
- Identity Theft
- General Information and Resources – FTC (US GOV)
- What do I do if I’ve been a victim of identity theft? – CFPB (US GOV)
- Credit Freeze
- How to Freeze Your Credit – Federal Trade Commission- Credit Freezes
- Free Security Freeze – NC Department of Justice
Passwords
- Creating Strong Passwords and Other Ways to Protect Your Accounts – FTC Consumer
Advice (US GOV) - How to Clear Saved Passwords (Remember Me) – Cedarville University
- How to Remove a Saved Password from a Browser – BU TechWeb
How to Detect Fakes
- Emails: How can I tell if an email is phishing? – UC Davis
- Emails: How to Spot a Phishing Email: with Examples – IT Governance-UK
- Checks: How to Recognize and Avoid Fake Check Scams – Heartland Bank
- Checks: Fake Check Scams – AARP- free on website
- Phone: Phone Scams – (FTC) (US GOV)
- Phone: How to Identify a scammer on the phone (with examples) – Aura
- Text Messages: BBB Tip: Spot the red flags of fake text messages – Better of Business Bureau
- Websites: How to check if a website is legit – (Chase Bank)
- Websites: How to Identify and Protect Yourself from an Unsafe Website – (BU Tech)
Sign Up for Scam Alerts
- Chatham Sheriff’s Office – Mobile App for Real Time and other Alerts
- App available for Android or Apple Products)
- Note: You may also go directly to the Apple Store or Google Play for Android search for “Chatham County Sheriff NC”
- Newsletter and Alerts Subscription Form – NC Dept of Justice-free
- AARP Fraud Watch – Subscription Required