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Money Scams & Identity Protection
Recognize common warning signs before money or personal information leaves your hands.
Money Basics · 5 min
Step 1
Urgency, secrecy, unusual payment methods, and requests for passwords or verification codes are common warning signs.
Step 2
Do not rely only on caller ID, texts, or links sent to you. When something feels off, independently contact the bank, school, employer, or company using an official channel.
Step 3
Use unique passwords, multi-factor authentication when available, and review financial accounts for activity you do not recognize.
Try this: Turn on alerts with your bank or card provider and review Activity regularly.