All Scam Reports

Inspector General’s Office Warns: Hybrid Scams on the Rise

Scammers are compounding tactics by using fake Amazon or PayPal tech support emails and text messages to get you to…

1 year ago

What You Can Do To Protect Your Personal Information

August 21, 2024 • By Dawn Bystry, Associate Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications Reading Time: 3 Minutes Last…

1 year ago

Don’t “Fall Back” Into Scams This Season

The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are pleasant, and the fall foliage is beautiful. This is also the time…

1 year ago

SSA Talks: Recognize and Report Scams

The newest episode of SSA Talks features Kate Kleinert, a widow living near Philadelphia. As a warning to others, she…

1 year ago

Resolve to Protect Yourself From Scams This Year

In 2025, let’s make protecting ourselves against scams a top priority. In this article, we are sharing best practices and…

1 year ago

Learn How to Protect Your Identity During Identity Theft Awareness Week

Has someone misused your Social Security number or other personal information to open new credit cards or utility accounts? Steal…

1 year ago

7 Ways Veterans Can Protect Themselves From Scams

Veterans exposed to Agent Orange, burn pits, and other toxic substances during their military service may receive expanded health care…

1 year ago

COVID-19 and Medicare – Iowa Fraud Fighters

Avoid COVID-19 Scams With COVID-19 unfortunately still a part of our lives, so are the multitude of scams created to…

1 year ago

Home Repair Scam Tips – Iowa Fraud Fighters

You care about your home, and you put a lot of work into making it a comfortable place to spend…

1 year ago

Don’t be fooled by sweepstakes scams

Luck is fickle. While there are many legitimate lotteries and sweepstakes, there are many others that are actually scammers’ way…

1 year ago